Highlighting The Absolutely Loaded 2026 DB Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The DB room in the 2026 class is one of, if not the most stacked positions in the class. With 10 guys in the top 100, it's clear that the DBs are a strength in the class so today we're looking at the DBs and what's to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2495","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2436","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661820dc77800"} /--> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 5</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["310990"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The Michigan City prospect is as good and as raw of an athlete as they come. He's got a nice build and filling out the frame, but it's the range and athletic ability he has which could make him special. He's as talented as anyone in the class and always looks good when he gets reps his way. He's on the right track and developing, but the next 2 years we need to see that jump from him. However, there's little doubt he takes that jump based on what we've seen and where he's at right now.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["212324"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Quietly one of the most productive players in the entire class on both sides of the ball, Bowen is a straight up baller. It doesn't matter where you put him on the field, he'll find a way to make the play. On the defensive side of the ball he's got great vision and is as sure handed of a tackler as anyone you'll come across. There are times he crashes the box and is almost like an extra LB but his speed and range give him that flexibility. When this class is graduating don't be surprised if [player_tooltip player_id='212324' first='Dylan' last='Bowen'] is a household name.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1000045"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Here's the most recent article about Campbell from last week discussing why and how much he moved up.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/high-risers-in-the-2026-rankings-update/u0022u003ehttps://prepredzone.com/2024/04/high-risers-in-the-2026-rankings-update/u003c/au003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["533143"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='533143' first='Dammy' last='Adeoba'] was also in the high risers piece which can be found here as well.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/high-risers-in-the-2026-rankings-update/u0022u003ehttps://prepredzone.com/2024/04/high-risers-in-the-2026-rankings-update/u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1170568"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Hogue was a new addition to the class and we broke that down last week! That piece is here!rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2024/04/new-additions-to-the-2026-class-rankings/u0022u003ehttps://prepredzone.com/2024/04/new-additions-to-the-2026-class-rankings/u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661820dc78218"} /--> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6-10</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["758953"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Fell has played 2 years of Varsity ball and both at different positions. Year 1 he was carrying the rock and year 2 he moved to the backend where he began to lock down that side of the ball. He's lengthy, has great acceleration, and trusts what he sees. He's got the size to be a LB, but with the speed and range he has it's best he's on the back end. There are some discussions of him going back to the offensive side of the ball, but as talented as he is I'd love to see him get to play both. Fell is a small school kid who I'm a big fan of and will pound the table for until he graduates.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["764152"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"There aren't many other DBs in the class who possess the raw upside that Tillar has. He's as good of an athlete as anyone else on the field and is still developing on the backend, but once it all clicks he's going to be a stud. He's thick and is clearly in the weight room. He's confident on the outside and has the swagger you need to play out there. Corner is a tough spot because people only notice when you mess up, but Tillar is built the right way for it. If he puts it all together over the next 2 years, he'll skyrocket in national rankings.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["749508"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Lowery is one of the most intriguing players in this entire class if you ask my opinion. He's more than talented enough to play at the next level. When speaking about true athletic ability, he's definitely top 5 in the class. He's explosive and twitchy with great closing speed. The knock against him is he's currently a bit undersized. However, it's players like him who typically have success at the next level because they're forced to focus more on fundamentals and placement. Both of which, Lowery thrives in. He's a very smart player and doesn't make the same mistake twice.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["560085"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Cravens is a 3 sport stud for Sheridan, but could make football his future calling. He's a high IQ player who quickly picks up on things and became a leader for the defense. He's willing to be physical and put his body on the line for his guys. He's able to come to balance and wrap up in the open field as well. I also like that he doesn't ever seem to get too high or too low emotionally. He's as consistent and as steady as you want guys to be on the field. He plays ball and celebrates afterwards. Leading the defense from such a young age only points to big things for him as he heads into his upperclassman years.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1201919"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"We're going to be battling baseball recruiters for Ogden, but I promise his upside and potential is worth it. A 6'3u0022 safety who is thick, has good range, and is just as flexible as the 5'11u0022 guy. He's just one of those guys who seems to pick up sports and things very naturally. If he's not hitting dingers on the baseball diamond he's leveling a ball carrier on the football field. As an underclassman he was a very healthy 200 lbs. He certainly has a LB build for Saturdays but his range and ability to see the field makes you wonder if he should stay back there.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661820dc78368"} /-->