Defensive Backs to take the next steps

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we cover some defensive backs who will be impactful and take the next steps in their journey.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563133"],"_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-67cb447ab226c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">So'o is a hybrid athlete and simply a playmaker. With his skillset and frame, I like him as a Safety. So'o is an athletic mover and someone who is instinctual. He displays quick reactionary skills and will plant his back foot and close a lot of ground. So'o is a textbook tackler and a physical player and disruptor in space. He has good lateral quickness and closing speed. With the ball in the air, So'o has excellent hands to disrupt and make a play on the ball. He's been a two-way player and as a receiver shows good footwork, excellent body control, and good ball-tracking skills. His athleticism comes through with the ball in his hands where he can create in space. So'o is a player with an intriguing skillset that should catch the eye regionally at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563911"],"_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-67cb447ab22de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeMartini is a two-way player who showcases good athleticism. I like him as a safety. He has natural instincts and diagnoses quickly. DeMartini has good range and excellent ball skills. He is a willing tackler and will be a box safety and help in run support. As a receiver, he shows good footwork, creates separation and good with in-and-out breaking routes, and shows good ball-tracking skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["905092"],"_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-67cb447ab2329"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evans is a hybrid defender who can play both linebacker and safety positions. I like his frame and style of play for safety. Evans has an excellent frame and range for that position. He has good instincts and is a physical player who is a good tackler and excellent in run support and rushing the quarterback. He showcases active hands with good ball skills to make a play on the ball. Evans has good coverage skills and closing speed. He should get looked at regionally in recruiting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555755"],"_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-67cb447ab2384"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palmer is an intriguing prospect who plays multiple positions including defensive end and linebacker. With his frame and style of play, I like him as a box safety at the next stage. He showcases good range and a good first step. That burst allows him to cover ground as a backer and should transfer well to safety. Palmer is a physical player, easily sheds blockers in run support, and shows good pass-rushing skills. With his closing speed and physicality, he makes for an interesting box safety without having to put too much mass on his frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1556573"],"_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-67cb447ab23d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matheson is an athletic cover corner with good length and size to grow into. He displays good coverage skills and sticks to a receivers hip with active hands. Matheson is a willing tackler and has good range. He's an oppurtunist and with the ball in the air will make a play on the ball and his ball-skills make him a high ceiling cover corner in the state that will get looked at regionally, with bigger upside in reruiting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five defensive backs who will take the next steps for the upcoming season and should be impactful on their respective teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->