2026’s Brightest: WPIAL Defensive Backs in the Spotlight

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["646690"],"_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-674d04392ca25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='646690' first='Kyshawn' last='Robinson'] is a difference-maker at defensive back for Westinghouse. What I love about his film is his ability to play as a deep safety and cornerback. He has good coverage skills at both positions and does an excellent job breaking on the ball thrown in his direction. He also is a playmaker who creates interceptions and causes fumbles. The other big part of Robinson's game is his ability to tackle. He is an excellent tackler in the open field. Robinson is a top 10 prospect in our rankings a well-deserved recognition. He projects as a Division 1 defensive back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New Account.. Lmk what we thinking tho. <a href="https://t.co/s6OXBKupUP">pic.twitter.com/s6OXBKupUP</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='646690' first='Kyshawn' last='Robinson'] (@KyshawnR2) <a href="https://twitter.com/KyshawnR2/status/1776347883987472453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["991867"],"_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-674d04392cab0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='991867' first='Jaymier' last='Austin'] is one of the better athletes in the 2026 class. The kid is so athletic and fast. When he gets the ball in his hands, he glides by defenders trying to tackle him. Most defensive backs are on the smaller side because of their quickness and ability to get out of breaks; Austin is the exception to the rule. He is 6'4 inches tall and he is fast and athletic enough to get out of breaks. Austin is also physical and good in man-to-man defense. He does an excellent job in press-man situations. He has excellent coverage skills. Austin is a great athlete, and he can play anywhere on the football field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Top 6 Regular Season Plays Fr-Jr - <a href="https://t.co/3A2NS3hD4x">https://t.co/3A2NS3hD4x</a><br><br>Sophomore Regular Season Tape (Shortened) - <a href="https://t.co/eOgVRjb4s3">https://t.co/eOgVRjb4s3</a><br><br>Junior Season Tape - <a href="https://t.co/aAVzcNdaI5">https://t.co/aAVzcNdaI5</a><br><br>Junior Season Tape + Playoffs- <a href="https://t.co/j4rBcrd8jU">https://t.co/j4rBcrd8jU</a><br><br>Pure Playmaker <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a>… <a href="https://t.co/nolkjMmeJH">pic.twitter.com/nolkjMmeJH</a></p>&mdash; Jaymier “13” Austin 🏝️ (@JayAustin13_) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayAustin13_/status/1856418633385197791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156214"],"_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-674d04392cb26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When I used to coach football, you always wanted a safety who could be good in both the run game and the passing game. That is who [player_tooltip player_id='1156214' first='Andy' last='Tatsch'] is as a player. He is excellent at reading the play and then coming up-field to make tackles in the open field. He is like a heat-seeking missile triggering up-field and making tackles. I saw him make tackles in the backfield from 15 yards deep. The kid is excellent at tackling in the open field. He is also good at coverage and showed a good ability to play the deep ball. Finally, not to be outdone, he does a good job in man coverage as well. Tatsch is a good defensive back prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a good day at the Mountaineer 7 on 7 and a great conversation with Coach Lesley, I am humbled and honored to receive my first division 1 offer to West Virginia University. <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLesley_WVU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLesley_WVU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NealBrown_WVU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NealBrown_WVU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GLCATATHLETICS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GLCATATHLETICS</a> <br>Go Mountaineers! 🟨🟦 <a href="https://t.co/K1pvpUOl0P">pic.twitter.com/K1pvpUOl0P</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156214' first='Andy' last='Tatsch'] (@andy_tatsch) <a href="https://twitter.com/andy_tatsch/status/1803914421447672096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>`</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388167"],"_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-674d04392cb98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Every coach in America wants a lockdown cornerback who is great in man-to-man coverage. That is exactly who [player_tooltip player_id='388167' first='Carlos' last='Diggs'] is. The guy is a dynamic cornerback who locks down other receivers and does not allow them to get open. He is a physical player who does a good job in coverage without being too handsy to get penalties. Then, when the ball is thrown in his direction, he has good coverage skills and does an excellent job breaking on the ball thrown in his direction. Diggs is also a great athlete who runs well. He is a good player who has all the tools to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FULL REGULAR SEASON FILM ! 🍿<a href="https://t.co/RN4icneeah">https://t.co/RN4icneeah</a><a href="https://twitter.com/coachivy1788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachivy1788</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coachlivs1806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coachlivs1806</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/DennisBiggs16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DennisBiggs16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GatewayGatorsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GatewayGatorsFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/GatorsGarfield?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GatorsGarfield</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TribLiveHSSN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TribLiveHSSN</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/PghSportsNow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PghSportsNow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rivalskeenan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rivalskeenan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/On3Keith?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3Keith</a> <a href="https://t.co/znLHZt5bon">pic.twitter.com/znLHZt5bon</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='388167' first='Carlos' last='Diggs'] (@Los_Diggs1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Los_Diggs1/status/1850575779341472253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156194"],"_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-674d04392cc08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156194' first='Qalil' last='Goode'] is an excellent athlete who plays as a wide receiver and as a defensive back for Aliquippa. At both positions, he shows good athleticism and speed. At defensive back, he does a great job of matching up and guarding wide receivers. He is equally as good in zone and man-to-man coverages. He has a great feel for the game and understands different coverage responsibilities well. At wide receiver, he runs good routes and shows good ability after the catch to make plays. Good is an excellent prospect in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior season highlights 🙌🏽🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Preps_247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Preps_247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KDKARadio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KDKARadio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZPAvic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZPAvic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAPrepsRivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepsRivals</a> <a href="https://t.co/dz5iYYoWYO">https://t.co/dz5iYYoWYO</a> <a href="https://t.co/z9gcdJVaNg">pic.twitter.com/z9gcdJVaNg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156194' first='Qalil' last='Goode'] (@pook_shiesty) <a href="https://twitter.com/pook_shiesty/status/1859290076913533204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156200"],"_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-674d04392cce9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156200' first='Teagan' last='Tomei'] is a good cornerback who has excellent coverage skills. He does a great job staying in front of receivers and making a play on the ball when it is thrown in his direction. He also shows a good ability to make tackles in the open field. In his film, I saw him come up in run support many times and make tackles in the open field. Tomei is a good cornerback who has excellent skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Huge overtime win against previously undefeated Montour!<br>0 catches allowed to a heavy passing team!<br>multiple pass deflections including one in overtime<a href="https://t.co/QJcDoBXMid">https://t.co/QJcDoBXMid</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156200' first='Teagan' last='Tomei'] (@TeaganTomei) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeaganTomei/status/1850626492398531018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156023"],"_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-674d04392cd58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='647769' first='Philip' last='Marino'] is a good two-way player for Beaver at defensive back and wide receiver. At defensive back, he does a good job playing as a deep safety. He reads offensive plays well and makes good plays on the ball thrown near him. He is also a good open-field tackler. At wide receiver, he does a good job of making catches that are in tight spots. He made one catch near the goal line between two defenders. Marino is a good player on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">End of Junior Season highlights!! <a href="https://t.co/OHD1YaY5Hv">https://t.co/OHD1YaY5Hv</a><br><br>8-3 record | co-section champs | 2ints 46 TOT 11 targets 11 receptions 196 yds 1td</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156023' first='Philip' last='Marino Jr.'] (@JuniorMarino08) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorMarino08/status/1860325556056715285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->