Top Savvy Defensive Backs in 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This scouting report will highlight five of my the top savvy defensive backs in Alabama's 2025 class. These players have shown exceptional talent and potential, making them highly sought-after recruits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["790739"],"_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-667a3813b127c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='790739' first='Timothy' last='Merritt'] is a smooth and athletic cornerback with excellent footwork and coverage skills. He is a lockdown defender who can shut down opposing receivers. Merritt has a knack for making plays on the ball and is a threat to create turnovers. He is a hard worker and a dedicated player who is always looking to improve. Merritt is a highly sought-after recruit with the potential to be a star at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["808553"],"_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-667a3813b12e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='808553' first='Michael' last='Igbinoghene'] is a physical safety with a knack for making big hits. He has a strong instinct for finding the ball and making tackles. Igbinoghene is also an excellent blitzer, with the ability to time his rushes perfectly and get to the quarterback quickly. His size and strength allow him to take on blockers and make plays in the box, and his range and ball skills make him a threat to make plays on the ball in coverage. With his physicality and instincts, Igbinoghene is a top prospect at the safety position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mills Turnipseed","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"165","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Tuscaloosa Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667a3813b138b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mills Turnipseed is a versatile defensive back with the ability to play both corner and safety. He has excellent size and length, with the ability to match up with bigger receivers and make plays on the ball. Turnipseed is also an excellent tackler, with a strong wrap-up technique that allows him to bring down ball carriers in the open field. His speed and agility make him a threat to make plays on the ball in coverage, and his intelligence and instincts allow him to diagnose plays quickly and make tackles. With his versatility and athleticism, Turnipseed is a top prospect at the defensive back position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1213555' first='La'Mychael' last='Gunn']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Auburn High Football","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667a3813b1420"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1213555' first='La'Mychael' last='Gunn'] is a ball-hawking cornerback with exceptional instincts and ball skills. He has a strong ability to read the quarterback's eyes and make plays on the ball. Gunn is also an excellent tackler, with a strong wrap-up technique that allows him to bring down ball carriers in the open field. His quickness and fluidity in coverage make him a nightmare for opposing receivers to get separation from, and his ability to make plays on the ball make him a threat to take away scoring opportunities. With his impressive combination of size, speed, and ball skills, Gunn is a top prospect at the cornerback position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["451868"],"_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-667a3813b1463"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='451868' first='Aarin' last='Hill'] is a physical cornerback with exceptional strength and tackling ability. He has a strong ability to press receivers at the line of scrimmage and disrupt their routes, and his size and strength allow him to take on blockers and make tackles in the open field. Hill is also an excellent blitzer, with the ability to time his rushes perfectly and get to the quarterback quickly. His speed and agility make him a threat to make plays on the ball in coverage, and his physicality and instincts make him a top prospect at the cornerback position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->