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Defensive Backs catching the eye

Defensive Backs catching the eye
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Andy Pham
Andy Pham March 21, 2025 @ 03:00 PM
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Carter Wilkes
Carter Wilkes 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB/WR | 2027
UT
Jeff Woodland
Jeff Woodland 6'2" | 196 lbs | DB | 2026
UT
Dontae Dyson
Dontae Dyson 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB/WR | 2026
UT
Landon Graham
Landon Graham 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB | 2026
UT
Noah Behm
Noah Behm 5'10" | 145 lbs | WR | 2027
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we cover defensive backs that are making noise and will be impactful for the upcoming season. Get to know them now!<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1638031"],"_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-67dce9860810a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Woodland is an exciting athlete with good size. He lined up as a safety, outside linebacker, edge rusher, and offensively as a wide receiver. Woodland is a physical player with quick reactionary skills. I project him as a safety at the next level as he has excellent range with an explosive first step and has good vision and active hands to make a play on the ball. Woodland is an athletic playmaker who isn't afraid to be a box safety and help out in run support and rushing the quarterback. He does a good job at shedding blockers and getting to the ball carrier. Woodland is a player that should get recruited regionally.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944763"],"_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-67dce9860816d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Behm should grow into his frame and should put on 20-30 lbs. He is best as a safety and showcases good range and vision. Behm has active hands and makes plays on the ball in coverage and displays good ball skills. He showcases good speed and lateral quickness but he is a player that isn't afraid to get dirty and physical. Behm is a good tackler and not afraid to get in the box and help out in run support. He's an active defender with a good ceiling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1568160"],"_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-67dce986081b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dyson has a good frame for a corner and can add on 10-15 lbs without limiting his skill set. He's a two way player who also spends time as a wide receiver but his natural position is at cornerback. Dyson has good speed and showcases lateral quickness and does a good job sticking to his receiver and staying at their hip. He has active hands and possesses good vision. Dyson is a willing tackler and doesn't shy away from contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561872"],"_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-67dcefb907ed3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Graham has good range and versatility, he can be a corner or a safety. He showcases good range and closing speed as a deep safety and has good physicality and throws himself into the mix on running plays to be a box safety. Graham has good lateral agility and can stick to a receiver and has the ball skill to make a play when it comes his way. He shows good closing speed and overall a versatile defensive back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1683718' first='Carter' last='Wilkes']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pleasant Grove","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67dcefb908056"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilkes is a player with good size and will continue to fill out his frame and can easily get to 190 lbs. He brings good range as a deep safety and has good instincts to make a play on the ball. Wilkes's first step is good and allows him to get to full speed within strides. He has good ball skills and hands to make a play on the ball and his instincts come into play when he takes chances and undercuts a receiver to make a play on the ball. Wilkes shows good physicality and versatility to be a box safety and be in the mix on run calls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five defensive backs that you need to know about for the upcoming season and will be making noise this offseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this edition, we cover defensive backs that are making noise and will be impactful for the upcoming season. Get to know them now!

Jeff Woodland

Jeff Woodland

UT
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 196
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Jeff
Woodland DB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
196
HS
Ridgeline
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UT
Defensive Backs catching the eye
Woodland is an exciting athlete with good size. He lined up as a safety, outside linebacker, edge rusher,...
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Jeff Woodland

State: Utah
School: Ridgeline
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Noah Behm

Noah Behm

UT
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 145
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Noah
Behm WR
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
145
HS
American Fork
|
UT
Defensive Backs catching the eye
Behm should grow into his frame and should put on 20-30 lbs. He is best as a safety...
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Noah Behm

State: Utah
School: American Fork
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Colorado State
Dontae Dyson

Dontae Dyson

UT
DB/WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2026
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Dontae
Dyson DB/WR
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Northridge
|
UT
Defensive Backs catching the eye
Dyson has a good frame for a corner and can add on 10-15 lbs without limiting his skill...
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State: Utah
School: Northridge
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Landon Graham

Landon Graham

UT
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Landon
Graham DB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
165
HS
Hunter
|
UT
Defensive Backs catching the eye
Graham has good range and versatility, he can be a corner or a safety. He showcases good range...
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Landon Graham

State: Utah
School: Hunter
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