Senior Sleepers: Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you're looking for some under-the-radar defensive backs in the 2025 class, you came to the right place. Today I'm analyzing some of the top sleepers in the secondary throughout the great state of Texas. These guys may not be household names, but they have plenty of talent and could be steals at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Damon Vinson, 5'10" 170, Wylie East</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vinson always seems to be around the football, he has tight footwork that stays within the framework of his body and can make a play on the football on tips and overthrows. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Tre Hubbard, 6'3" 190, Lone Oak</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hubbard has great size for the position, he's got long arms to swat away shot throws, he stays over the top of receivers in zone coverage, and has plenty of recovery speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Xavier Wells, 6'4" 170, Lake Belton</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wells has rare size for the cornerback position, he's instinctive, has natural ball skills, can go up and attack the football at its highest point, and explodes out of his breaks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Kwame Roy, 6'2", N/A, Worthing</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roy is a playmaker on both sides of the football. He has good speed, plays downhill, can run the alley, and reads the quarterback's intentions like a book &amp; triggers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>D'angelo King, N/A, Lewisville</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King is fluid dropping to his curl responsibility, he knows how to bait quarterbacks into poor throws and can make something happen once he gets his hands on the football. He's a dynamic punt returner who can gash an opponent if they get out of their coverage lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Eyan Jones, 5'11" 160, Liberty Hill</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones has the foot quickness to dominate in press coverage, he's got a sturdy off-hand jam that he uses to widen a receiver's release and does a good job tracking the ball in the air. He's smooth, confident, and has a natural understanding of route concepts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Lezlie Jackson, 5'8" 175, Temple</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical corner that will come up and lay the boom in run support. He's got excellent speed, eats up quick game concepts, he can flip the field as a kick returner, and is sticky as glue in man coverage. This kid plays much bigger than what he's listed at. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Rennie Grismore, 6" 180, Cypress Ridge</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rennie shows great anticipation and has the guts to step in front of a pass &amp; take it the other way. He's a physical tackler in run support who speeds his feet on contact, he can create turnovers in a multitude of ways, and takes quality angles to the tackle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->