PRZIA 2026 Rankings Update | DB Prospect Profiles (Top 7)
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Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: OscarGalindo30 in the coupon code area. The Class of 2026 is shaping up to be a great one in the state of Iowa. Over 300 prospects with next-level talent are already on the…
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The Class of 2026 is shaping up to be a great one in the state of Iowa. Over 300 prospects with next-level talent are already on the PRZ Iowa crew’s radar with our latest update jumping from 30 ranked players to 195.
To help break down the new names, we are rolling out our “Prospect Profiles” to give you a quick snapshot of each player. Each profile includes the player’s listed weight, height, testing numbers, notable PRs in track or the weight room, and stats from the 2023 season. We also highlight each player’s strengths with a list of that prospect’s top attributes based on their Hudl film.
One of the last positional groups left to cover from the 2026 rankings update is the defensive backs unit. This is a strong group with massive potential, including lockdown corners and fearless, do-it-all safeties. Check out the top seven DBs from the spring rankings update.
Check out the full Class of 2026 rankings list HERE.
Julian Manson Julian Manson 6'3" | 195 lbs | DB Iowa City West | 2026 State IA | Iowa City West | DB: 1 | Overall: 18
– Height: 6’3″
– Weight: 185 lbs
– Position: Safety/ATH
– Stats: 31.5 tackles, 3 TFLs, and 2 interceptions.
– Twitter: @JujuManson1
– Strengths: Size, length, rangy, physical, makes plays on the ball, breaks up passes, willing tackler, steps up against the run, and can play an OLB hybrid.
Lamarious Clark Lamarious Clark 6'1" | 165 lbs | DB Cedar Rapids Prairie | 2026 State IA | Cedar Rapids Prairie | DB: 2 | Overall: 22
– Height: 5’11”
– Weight: 165 lbs
– Position: Safety
– Stats: 51.5 tackles, 3 TFLs, 12 PBUs, 2 interceptions, and 2 fumble recoveries (one returned for a touchdown).
– Twitter: @LamariousClark
– Strengths: Instinctive, rangy, closing speed, fluidity, loose hips, quick feet, plays the ball, tackling, and versatile (can play CB).
Tate McEowen Tate McEowen 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Linn-Mar | 2026 State IA | Linn-Mar | DB: 3 | Overall: 35
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 185 lbs
– Position: Safety
– Stats: 36 tackles and a fumble recovery.
– Twitter: @TateMcEowen
– Strengths: Tackling, hard-hitting, box safety, instinctive, closing speed, quick key reads, fluid hips, and good range.
Max Schwieger Max Schwieger 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Cedar Rapids Prairie | 2026 State IA | Cedar Rapids Prairie | DB: 4 | Overall: 44
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 180 lbs
– Position: Safety
– Testing Numbers: 4.6 40-yard dash
– Stats: 40.5 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, and an interception.
– Twitter: @Schwieger_Max
– Strengths: Physicality, versatility (S/OLB hybrid), block-shedding, tackling, closing speed, open-field tackling, and instinctive.
Brody Pata Brody Pata 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Linn-Mar | 2026 State IA | Linn-Mar | DB: 5 | Overall: 46
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 180 lbs
– Position: Cornerback
– Stats: 23 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a 59-yard pick-six.
– Twitter: @BrodyPata
– Strengths: Aggressive playing the ball, good size, run support, smooth backpedal, quickness, sticky coverage, footwork, and smart hand use.
Jorden Meyer Jorden Meyer 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB West Lyon | 2026 State IA | West Lyon | DB: 6 | Overall: 59
– Height: 5’11”
– Weight: 160 lbs
– Position: Safety
– Stats: 27.5 tackles, a TFL, 4 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, and a punt return for a touchdown.
– Twitter: @JordenMeyer07
– Strengths: Closing speed, tackling, range, run support, quick key reads, open-field tackling, and versatility (WR and return man).
Iyon Harris Iyon Harris 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Iowa City | 2026 State IA | Iowa City | DB: 7 | Overall: 68
– Height: 6’0″
– Weight: 160 lbs
– Position: Cornerback
– Twitter: @ShowtimeIyon
– Strengths: Footwork, loose hips, man coverage, run support, active hands, eye discipline, physicality, and speed.
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