Final 2025 Rankings Update: Defensive Backs Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have officially released our final rankings for the class of 2025 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2495","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675e4c94a92ed"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["428896"],"_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-675e4c94aaa7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='428896' first='Josiah' last='Rainey'], one of our top prospects in the defensive back position, ranks number four. He demonstrates very good read-and-react skills while maintaining tight coverage off breaks, which prevents any separation due to his good change of direction, balance, and burst. His movements exhibit good fluidity, allowing him to focus on the receiver with keen vision. Rainey is an effective tackler in space, using proper angles and maintaining adequate pad level. His awareness and football IQ are particularly impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Offer List: Arkansas State, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Arizona State, Jackson State, Louisiana Tech, Memphis, Texas Tech, Texas State, Utah &amp; UT Martin</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.2 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">X:<a href="https://x.com/_d1josiah_"> https://x.com/_d1josiah_</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["915702"],"_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-675e4c94aaad3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='915702' first='Jacoby' last='Wade'] demonstrates good footwork, dip, and fluidity during his backpedal, which enables him to transition quickly. He possesses a strong instinct for the ball in the air, due to his good awareness and ability to read and react effectively. Additionally, his closing speed allows him to reach the catch point in time, often resulting in a pass breakup (PBU) or interception (INT). Wade does not allow much separation during breaks due to his solid change of direction (COD) and fluid movement, consistently staying within the receiver's hip pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Offer List: Harding</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.7 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">X:<a href="https://x.com/Jwade_25"> https://x.com/Jwade_25</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1397288"],"_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-675e4c94aab1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1397288' first='Malek' last='Dangerfield'], one of the underrated defensive back prospects lands at number 48 for the position. He's a hard hitting, sideline-to-sideline motor with good fluidity during his backpedal, which enables him to transition quickly. He possesses a good instinct for the ball in the air, due to his good awareness and ability to read and react effectively. Additionally, his closing speed allows him to reach the catch point in time, often resulting in a PBU/INT. Dangerfield does not allow much separation during breaks due to his good change of direction and fluid movement, consistently staying within the receiver's hip pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">X:<a href="https://x.com/malekd_14"> https://x.com/malekd_14</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1351288"],"_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-675e4c94aab64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1351288' first='De'George' last='Hudson'] is a physical defensive back known for his ability to jam receivers and excel in press-man coverage. He exhibits solid footwork and quickness that allow him to backpedal rapidly and transition smoothly while staying close to his assigned receiver. His skills also include impressive read-and-react abilities, enabling him to stay in the receiver's hip pocket or maintain over-the-top coverage. This helps limit separation during routes and increases opportunities for pass breakups (PBUs) or interceptions (INTs).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">X:<a href="https://x.com/The1NDOnlyDG"> https://x.com/The1NDOnlyDG</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1417742"],"_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-675e4c94aaba3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1417742' first='Braxton' last='Fox'] is ranked number 66 at his position. He demonstrates solid awareness in the secondary and displays solid read-and-react abilities, which help him stay close on breaking routes, limiting separation due to his solid change of direction and foot quickness. This skill has resulted in multiple pass breakups (PBUs). Additionally, Fox showcases a good sideline-to-sideline motor when pursuing the football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note – 3.9 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">X:<a href="https://x.com/BraxtonFox13"> https://x.com/BraxtonFox13</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE BACKS:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 - [player_tooltip player_id='236139' first='Omarion' last='Robinson'] (Little Rock Parkview)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2 - [player_tooltip player_id='264998' first='Marcus' last='Wimberly'] (Bauxite)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3 - [player_tooltip player_id='823707' first='Decari' last='Prater'] (Tulsa)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5 - [player_tooltip player_id='612846' first='Cash' last='Farris'] (Alma)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6 - [player_tooltip player_id='451342' first='Davian' last='Hall'] (Elkins)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7 - [player_tooltip player_id='176357' first='Keytrone' last='Green'] (North Little Rock)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8 - [player_tooltip player_id='221290' first='Michael' last='Hayes'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9 - [player_tooltip player_id='715179' first='KJ' last='Colen'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10 - [player_tooltip player_id='221291' first='Demetric' last='Denton'] (Newport)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11 - [player_tooltip player_id='1135355' first='DJ' last='Franklin'] (Little Rock Southwest)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12 - [player_tooltip player_id='1277784' first='Lucas' last='Roblee'] (Fayetteville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13 - [player_tooltip player_id='568945' first='Cade' last='Clinkscales'] (Har-Ber)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->