Spring Talk: Must-See Defensive Backs
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Prep Redzone Florida hosted another competitive showcase this weekend at Boone High School. The PRZ camps featured prospects from various classes and positions to showcase their talents during the offseason. This weekend had talent from down south Miami to as…
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Continue ReadingPrep Redzone Florida hosted another competitive showcase this weekend at Boone High School. The PRZ camps featured prospects from various classes and positions to showcase their talents during the offseason. This weekend had talent from down south Miami to as far out as Jacksonville attending the camp. Our goal will always be to promote each student-athlete in hopes of them getting the opportunity to play college football. PRZ scouts Larry Blustein and Drew Johnson will provide evaluations and player standouts throughout the week.
Keon Young Keon Young 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Lakeland | 2025 State FL | DB | 2025 | Lakeland | @KeonYoung55
I’m telling you now, Young is a 5-star product. Young did all he could on the defensive side of the ball against a talented CAI team but it was more than effort but big game-changing plays made by Young that stamped him as the Real Deal. He had a 95-yard interception and also was a few yards away from another. That was two interceptions for Young and can’t forget to mention his ability to tackle and cover in man or zone. A really versatile prospect that’ll be at a Power 5 school.
Jaelen Waters Jaelen Waters 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Seffner Armwood | 2026 State FL | DB | Class of 2026 | Armwood | @Jaelen_waters9
2023 stats: 20 total tackles, 2 INTs
It’s already been established by PRZ that Waters will be a big-time DB prospect at the next level. The rising sophomore has provided solid coverage against tough squads this season and even recorded some game-changing interceptions/pass breakups.
Ayden Pouncey Ayden Pouncey 6'3" | 165 lbs | DB Winter Park | 2026 State FL | DB | 2026 | Winter Park | @AydenPouncey
2023 stats: 21 total tackles, 3 INTs
Pouncey was one of the first DB prospects that caught my eye at the Elite Defensive Back Showcase this summer because of his long frame. He had a solid performance at the off-season showcase and has flashed his P5 abilities throughout the season. The sophomore displays a good ability to flip his hips while using body control to drive through the ball to disrupt passes. Have to get my eyes on him when it’s time to compete against other talented receivers but his potential upside is clear as day.
Jaffar Jean-Louis Jaffar Jean-Louis 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Plantation American Heritage | 2026 State FL | DB | 2026 | West Orange | @DevinJackson010
2023 stats: 58 total tackles, 1 INT
Jackson has been one of my top DOG standouts because he wasn’t afraid to step up and show off his technical skills in coverage while providing reliable tackling. The West Orange product has plenty of time to sharpen his bag of skills and see a big uptick in offers.
Best of the Rest:
Rukeem Stroud Rukeem Stroud 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Tampa Bay Tech | 2025 State FL | DB | 2025 | TBT | @rstroud06
Ladarian Clardy Ladarian Clardy 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Pensacola Escambia | 2025 State FL | DB | 2025 | Escambia | @_ladarian34
2023 stats: 57 tackles – 6 tds – 4 ints – 8 passes defended – 1 forced fumble
Charleston Floyd Charleston Floyd 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Pensacola Pine Forest | 2025 FL | DB | 2025 | Pine Forest | @CjFloyd13
Maliki Wright Maliki Wright 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Orlando Dr. Phillips | 2025 State FL | ATH | 2025 | Dr. Phillips | @Malikiwright1
2023 stats: 58 total tackles, 2.0 INTs, 4.0 TFL
Ivan Taylor Ivan Taylor 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Winter Garden West Orange | 2025 State FL | DB | 2025 | West Orange | @ivantay2four1
Liam Ishizaki Liam Ishizaki 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge | 2026 FL | DB | Class of 2026 | Bishop Moore | @trentongummer
2023 stats: Targets – 50 Allowed Catches – 8 | Allowed Yards: 97 | Allowed TDs: 0 | PBUs: 13 | INTs: 5 | 32 total tackles
Shareef Jackson | DB | 2026 | Raines | @DREAMSJ23
2023 stats: 7 INTs
Nelson Sparrow | DB | 2025 | Calvary Christian | @Therealn3lson_
2023 stats: *7 interceptions