2026 Virginia Rankings Review Defensive Backs 1-5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive back room had a lot of shakeups including one of our biggest risers from last year more on him in a bit. Another loaded position group with 13 prospects in our top 100, the corners in this class are for real. The top 5 analysis are below, with some familiar faces leading the way:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212459"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667465435fbe6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of our biggest risers from last year is North Cross superstar [player_tooltip player_id='212459' first='Jase' last='Rhodes']. I told you about this young man before, since just a few weeks he has obtained an offer from Penn State too. With the new recruitment cycle underway, do not be surprised if he has 10 Power 5 offers, here is what I wrote last month:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of my favorite prospects for this class is North Cross all state defensive back&nbsp;</em><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212459' first='Jase' last='Rhodes']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jase-rhodes/"><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></a><a></a></em><em>&nbsp;for a various of reasons. Since we last wrote on him the multi sport star has picked up offers from Tennessee and South Carolina, his stock is soaring! When he is not picking up power 5 offers, Rhodes is dominating the track and field circuit for the Raiders, collecting multiple state medals in the triple jump and both the 4×100 and 4×400 relays, the kid is a star. Now that he has finally obtained a few well deserved offers, I expect the floodgates to open and numerous schools to send them.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297530"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667465435fc6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While his teammate and top 2025 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1228357' first='Christian' last='Evans'] announced his plans to attend Virginia Tech next fall, [player_tooltip player_id='1297530' first='Chase' last='Geter'] has more time to make his decision and the suitors are not slowing down. Recently he stated he will be playing both sides of the football this fall, which should big a big concern for the rest of the conference. I broke down his work earlier this month below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Defensive back&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1297530' first='Chase' last='Geter']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/chase-geter/"></a>&nbsp;was previously graded high when we last did the rankings and his sophomore year did not slow his hype down at all. Geter had 3 interceptions to go along with 10 pass breakups, you can see why now he has FCS level offers nearly every week. His ball skills and vision are off the chart, really doesn't make much sense for any schools to throw in his direction for the next two seasons. With his most recent offer coming from the East Carolina Pirates, Geter should have close to 15 offers before week 1.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["853098"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667465435fcd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Really impressed with Green Run's corner [player_tooltip player_id='853098' first='Shawn' last='Church Jr.'], coming in at 14th overall in this class, he has earned his high ranking. He is 6'3 and 180 lbs. with the speed and footwork that even the top wideouts in the state have difficulties getting separation from. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Already possessing offers from Duke, Temple and Delaware [player_tooltip player_id='853098' first='Shawn' last='Church Jr.'] should be a power 5 defensive back in two years. Maybe the tallest corner in Virginia he is also an honor student with a 3.7 GPA, bright things are awaiting for this special talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212460"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667465435fd30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The next star from Oscar Smith appears to be this young man [player_tooltip player_id='212460' first='Jayden' last='Covil'], who is already making a lasting impression among FBS coaches. Covil's back pedal and footwork shows you he is game day ready and his long reach is difficult for opposing quarterbacks to navigate thru. This kid is a star and his versatility shows you he can play corner or free safety at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jaydenzcovil/status/1728824671012057564","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jaydenzcovil/status/1728824671012057564 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["853100"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667465435fd87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One FBS offer is not enough for Maury's [player_tooltip player_id='853100' first='Hunter' last='Collins Jr.'] the reigning state champ deserves more! He plays corner, safety and wideout for the Commodores and is always around the football regardless. Demonstrating great range and quarterback awareness in his coverage skills, Collins has a chance to lead Maury to another state title this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Hunt20jr/status/1755340358341328904","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Hunt20jr/status/1755340358341328904 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->