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Shutdown Cornerbacks entering their Senior Season

Shutdown Cornerbacks entering their Senior Season
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Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman August 13, 2024 @ 02:37 PM
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Zachary Weatherspoon
Zachary Weatherspoon 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB | 2025
IL
Amani Akins
Amani Akins 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB | 2025
IL
Donovan Brown
Donovan Brown 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB | 2025
IL
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At 6'0 190 he is not afraid to get physical with wide recievers when he presses them. Often times last year his physical play at the corner spot would frustrate opposing offenses by throwing off their timing in the passing game. Brown is also a smart player that understands passing concepts allow him to be in positions to make big plays with his instinct. 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Amani Akins

Amani Akins

IL
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HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
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Andrew
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Shutdown Cornerbacks entering their Senior Season
Amani Akins stood out on film last year as a standout cornerback for Andrew High School. His ability...
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Donovan Brown

Donovan Brown

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WEIGHT 190
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Donovan
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Brother Rice
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Zachary Weatherspoon

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WEIGHT 165
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Homewood Flossmoor
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Shutdown Cornerbacks entering their Senior Season
Zachary Weatherspoon will be entering his senior season this year at Homewood-Flossmoor. Weatherspoon has been a standout cornerback...
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Anthony Lorenzo

Anthony Lorenzo

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
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