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NEW ADDITIONS: Playing DBs Earn New Prep Redzone Ranking

NEW ADDITIONS: Playing DBs Earn New Prep Redzone Ranking
Matt DeBary
Matt DeBary December 6, 2024 @ 09:33 AM
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Daniel Okonkwo
Daniel Okonkwo 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB | 2025
GA
Khaven Cochran
Khaven Cochran 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
GA
Jakaleb Stegall
Jakaleb Stegall 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
GA
Zach Hurt
Zach Hurt 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB | 2025
GA
Elijah Kashama
Elijah Kashama 6'3" | 195 lbs | DB | 2025
GA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These talented 2025 defensive backs were added to the latest Prep Redzone rankings...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562241"],"_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-67531333d6058"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A lean, athletic safety with excellent ball skills, Kashama is a hard-working, competitive defensive back in Gwinnett County who earned a new ranking in the latest 2025 Prep Redzone rankings. The sure-tackling, dependable defender made play after play this season while making 52 tackles, four TFLs, and two sacks. He has a nose for the football and brings a promising 6-foot-3 195-pound frame. He's now ranked as the No. 356 overall prospect in the state according to Prep Redzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1573168"],"_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-67531333d60d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic athlete who made consistent plays both in the secondary and on special teams all year long, Okonkwo's senior tape led to him being given an opportunity to play for the in-state Georgia Bulldogs. He bring a lean frame, shows above-average speed, and played at a high level week after week. He made 26 tackles, two INTs, two blocked punts, and one forced fumble, and one kickoff return touchdown. He's now ranked as the No. 153 overall prospect in the state now in the 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1570507"],"_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-67531333d6122"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fantastic two-way player who shined at both wide receiver and defensive back this fall, Hurt is a brue ball-hawk who can make a play on the football no matter what position he plays. He brings a long frame, strong instincts, and natural playmaking ability. He was a dependable weapon all year long, making 53 tackles, one TFL, and an eye-opening five INTs. He's now ranked No. 431 overall in the state, but that ranking should only increase in the next spring update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1570635"],"_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-675318326b3e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more impactful defensive backs across West Georgia this fall, Cochran showed he has a nose for the football and does a great job of finding the ball down the field. He shows soft hands and covers a lot of ground in the back end. He roams the field, keeps an eye on the quarterback, and attacks in coverage, leading to an impressive five INTs to go along with 34 tackles. He's now ranked as the No. 434 overall prospect in the 2025 class according to Prep Redzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1570634"],"_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-675318326b43e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A "ball-hawk" in every sense of the word, if Stegall is around the football, he'll find a way to make a play on it. He's a quick-reacting, instinctive, speedy defender who closes quickly on the ball and has the ability to fight it away from opposing receivers. This playmaking senior made 49 tackles and five INTs last fall, and absolutely earned his new ranking in the 2025 class, coming in at No. 433 overall in the state. He was one of the more consistent defenders in the area and deserves recognition for a strong final season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These talented 2025 defensive backs were added to the latest Prep Redzone rankings...

Elijah Kashama

Elijah Kashama

GA
DB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 195
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Elijah
Kashama DB
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
Weight
195
HS
Shiloh
|
GA
NEW ADDITIONS: Playing DBs Earn New Prep Redzone Ranking
A lean, athletic safety with excellent ball skills, Kashama is a hard-working, competitive defensive back in Gwinnett County...
Written by Matt DeBary
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Prep Redzone

Elijah Kashama

State: Georgia
School: Shiloh
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Highlights

Georgia
Daniel Okonkwo

Daniel Okonkwo

GA
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Daniel
Okonkwo DB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Hillgrove
|
GA
NEW ADDITIONS: Playing DBs Earn New Prep Redzone Ranking
A dynamic athlete who made consistent plays both in the secondary and on special teams all year long,...
Written by Matt DeBary
Georgia
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Daniel Okonkwo

State: Georgia
School: Hillgrove
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Highlights

Zach Hurt

Zach Hurt

GA
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Zach
Hurt DB
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
Jones County
|
GA
NEW ADDITIONS: Playing DBs Earn New Prep Redzone Ranking
A fantastic two-way player who shined at both wide receiver and defensive back this fall, Hurt is a...
Written by Matt DeBary
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
Prep Redzone

Zach Hurt

State: Georgia
School: Jones County
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Highlights

Khaven Cochran

Khaven Cochran

GA
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Khaven
Cochran DB
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
175
HS
Central
|
GA
NEW ADDITIONS: Playing DBs Earn New Prep Redzone Ranking
One of the more impactful defensive backs across West Georgia this fall, Cochran showed he has a nose...
Written by Matt DeBary
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Khaven Cochran

State: Georgia
School: Central
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Jakaleb Stegall

Jakaleb Stegall

GA
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Jakaleb
Stegall DB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Newnan
|
GA
NEW ADDITIONS: Playing DBs Earn New Prep Redzone Ranking
A “ball-hawk” in every sense of the word, if Stegall is around the football, he’ll find a way...
Written by Matt DeBary
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Jakaleb Stegall

State: Georgia
School: Newnan
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