2029 Texas Defensive Backs with Superstar Potential

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive Back may very well be the hardest position in football, as it is the only one where sometimes, you have no clue where you may end up. If you are in man coverage you have to be able to react quickly to what your receiver does, and adapt accordingly. Well these five DBs from the Lone Star State play the position better than most, all five are incredible talents who will one day find themselves playing on the big stage on Friday, and soon enough, Saturday Nights. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1398075"],"_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-6761514465688"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Already has offers from Texas A&amp;M, Duke, and Auburn <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Anderson is an exceptional athlete with incredible ball tracking skills and a wide catch radius. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Speed and jumping ability are Anderson's best friends, as he can run faster and jump higher than any of his peers.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Anderson already shows ability and technique on the back end that most players don't get until they are upperclassmen in High School. As he ages Anderson's skills will as well, making him a home run D1 player that teams are already jumping on. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1531197"],"_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-67615144656eb"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lewis might not be the largest DB in the world, but he certainly Is one of the toughest. Despite his relatively average stature for an 8th grader Riley (Rylo) Lewis can absolutely lay somebody out. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Rylo also shows off some pretty incredible speed for his position, able to come up on blitzes and effortlessly chase down opposing QBs in the backfield, or go stride for stride with receivers on the outside. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Given his size and skill set I think Lewis tracks as a great safety at the higher levels, having the skills to be a center field type FS, or an in the box hard hitting SS. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1531200"],"_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-6761514465735"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Bradford is a willing tackler in space, being able to break down on the ball carrier and come up with the tackle 100% of the time. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>He also shows great ability to stick with his man and track the ball in the air, able to flip his hips and cut on a dime while still keeping his eyes on the QB. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>While he may not have elite size or speed, Bradford has heart and a clear desire to be great as he is more than willing to do the little things that make his team win, and make himself a better player. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571740"],"_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-676151446577b"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Thomas is a CB/QB/WR hybrid, but primary he projects as a corner at the higher levels. However his experience as a signal caller will give him a major advantage, as he will know a QB's intuition and how to read their eyes better than anyone. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Thomas is a great athlete and has tremendous size at 6', making him an unfair match up for anyone in middle school. And assuming he continues to grow taller as he ages, he should grow into a stereotypical D1 boundary corner frame of around 6'1" or 6'2''. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Don't sleep on Thomas as a future WR either, as while that is not where I think he fits best at, his ability to high point the football and make contested catches accompany his speed very nicely and make him a dynamic threat. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1534450"],"_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-676967cd2a7ea"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>First and foremost<span style="color: initial;font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts)"> Mays is an incredible athlete, as he is also a star on the Hardwood as well as on the gridiron. He has incredible speed and elusiveness that allow him to effortlessly run with receivers. </span></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Given his athletic gifts Mays projects really well as a man cover corner, as not only does he stick to receivers like glue due to his speed, but his technique and hand fighting ability as well allow him to win at the high point and prevent the receiver from getting hands on the ball. <ul class="wp-block-list"></ul></li></ul><br><br><br><ul class="wp-block-list"><br><br></ul><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->