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Top Shutdown Defensive Backs in 2025

Top Shutdown Defensive Backs in 2025
CJ Marable
CJ Marable June 25, 2024 @ 08:26 AM
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Andrew Purcell
Andrew Purcell 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB | 2025
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Jeremiah Alvis
Jeremiah Alvis 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB | 2025
AL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This scouting report will highlight five of my the top shutdown 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_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":"Rickie Williams","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_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":"Montgomery Catholic","_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-667ac596a7d96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rickie Williams is a lockdown cornerback with elite athleticism and ball skills.&nbsp;He possesses a rare combination of size, speed, and agility, allowing him to cover receivers with ease. Williams is a physical tackler who isn't afraid to come up in run support. His instincts and anticipation are exceptional, making him a playmaker in both pass coverage and run defense. Williams' ability to disrupt routes and make interceptions is a major asset to any team. He 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_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":"Brandon Coats","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_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":"Vigor High School|","_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-667ac596a7e31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brandon Coats is a versatile defensive back with exceptional speed and coverage skills.&nbsp;He can play both cornerback and safety, making him a valuable asset to any defense. Coats is a smooth athlete with great footwork and quick reactions. He has a knack for reading quarterbacks and making plays on the ball. Coats is a hard hitter who can deliver punishing tackles. His versatility and playmaking ability make him a highly coveted recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["741066"],"_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-667ac596a7e7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='741066' first='Jeremiah' last='Alvis'] is a physical and aggressive safety with a nose for the football.&nbsp;He is a strong tackler who can deliver big hits. Alvis has excellent instincts and anticipation, allowing him to make plays on the ball. He is a reliable defender in both pass coverage and run support. Alvis' leadership and work ethic make him a valuable asset to any team. He 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_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":"Aarion Riley","_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":"5'8u0022","_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":"Spanish Fort High School","_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-667ac596a7eff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aarion Riley is a lockdown cornerback with exceptional ball skills and coverage ability.&nbsp;He is a smooth athlete with great footwork and quick reactions. Riley has a knack for reading quarterbacks and making plays on the ball. He is a physical tackler who isn't afraid to come up in run support. Riley's instincts and anticipation make him a playmaker in both pass coverage and run defense. He 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":["1189031"],"_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-667ac596a7f41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1189031' first='Andrew' last='Purcell'] is a versatile defensive back with exceptional speed and athleticism.&nbsp;He can play both cornerback and safety, making him a valuable asset to any defense. Purcell is a smooth athlete with great footwork and quick reactions. He has a knack for reading quarterbacks and making plays on the ball. Purcell is a hard hitter who can deliver punishing tackles. His versatility and playmaking ability make him a highly coveted recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This scouting report will highlight five of my the top shutdown defensive backs in Alabama's 2025 class. These players have shown exceptional talent and potential, making them highly sought-after recruits.

Rickie Williams

Rickie Williams

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Rickie Williams

School: Montgomery Catholic
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Brandon Coats

Brandon Coats

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Brandon Coats

School: Vigor High School|
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Jeremiah Alvis

Jeremiah Alvis

AL
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Jeremiah
Alvis DB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
185
HS
Helena
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AL
Top Shutdown Defensive Backs in 2025
Jeremiah Alvis is a physical and aggressive safety with a nose for the football. He is a strong tackler...
Written by CJ Marable
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Jeremiah Alvis

State: Alabama
School: Helena
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Aarion Riley

Aarion Riley

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Aarion Riley

School: Spanish Fort High School
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Andrew Purcell

Andrew Purcell

AL
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Andrew
Purcell DB
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Enterprise
|
AL
Top Shutdown Defensive Backs in 2025
Andrew Purcell is a versatile defensive back with exceptional speed and athleticism. He can play both cornerback and safety,...
Written by CJ Marable
Kentucky
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Andrew Purcell

State: Alabama
School: Enterprise
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