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25′: 5 Technical DB’s Making a Huge Impact This Upcoming Season

25′: 5 Technical DB’s Making a Huge Impact This Upcoming Season
CJ Marable
CJ Marable
May 14, 2024 @ 07:51 PM
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Howard Daniels
Howard Daniels 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB | 2025
AL
Gavin Phelan
Gavin Phelan 6'5" | 270 lbs | OL | 2024
PA
Rickie Williams
Rickie Williams 6'2" | 195 lbs | DB | 2022
AR
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As the upcoming season approaches, identifying standout players who possess the skills and potential to make a significant impact becomes paramount. These athletes are not only adept at coverage and tackling but also demonstrate exceptional field awareness and strategic playmaking abilities. Scouts and coaches alike seek out these talented individuals to fortify their team's defense and elevate their overall performance on the field. The following scouting report highlights five high school technical defensive backs poised to leave a lasting impression in the upcoming season.

Eli Holliman

Eli Holliman

HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Eli Holliman

School: Shelby Co. High School
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Larry McSwain Jr

Larry McSwain Jr

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Larry McSwain Jr

School: Vestavia Hills High School
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Rickie Williams

Rickie Williams

AR
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 195
POS DB
CLASS 2022
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Rickie
Williams DB
Class
2022
Height
6'2"
Weight
195
HS
Arkansas
|
AR
25′: 5 Technical DB’s Making a Huge Impact This Upcoming Season
Rickie Williams is a hard-hitting safety who excels at delivering bone-crushing tackles across the middle of the field....
Written by CJ Marable
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Rickie Williams

State: Arkansas
School: Arkansas
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Howard Daniels

Howard Daniels

AL
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Howard
Daniels DB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Gardendale
|
AL
25′: 5 Technical DB’s Making a Huge Impact This Upcoming Season
Howard Daniels is a rising star at the cornerback position, showcasing exceptional footwork and recovery speed when defending...
Written by CJ Marable
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Howard Daniels

State: Alabama
School: Gardendale
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Gavin Phelan

Gavin Phelan

PA
OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 270
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Gavin
Phelan OL
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
270
HS
Bensalem
|
PA
25′: 5 Technical DB’s Making a Huge Impact This Upcoming Season
Gavin Phelan is a dynamic playmaker at safety, known for his versatility in coverage and run support. His...
Written by CJ Marable
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Gavin Phelan

State: Pennsylvania
School: Bensalem
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