Rankings Preview of Class of 2027 DBs

<!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneVA/status/1904231823972180040","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneVA/status/1904231823972180040 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to register for our player showcase on May 4 in Charlottesville, VA! Use code <strong>LaingCombine25</strong> for $10 off. DM <a href="https://x.com/PrepRedzoneVA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>@PrepRedzoneVA</strong></a> with any questions. Open invite to any player from the class of 2026-2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are hard at work preparing for upcoming ranking releases. Today, I am continuing with coverage of the Class of 2027 highlighting defensive backs you will see ranked in our upcoming update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>**The order reflected in this article does not reflect the order of our upcoming rankings. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311637"],"_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-67eabb00bfbf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cornerback with good height. Displays good speed, acceleration, change of direction, foot quickness, hip fluidity, and solid explosiveness. Good man coverage, showing the speed, quickness, and fluidity to match a WR in his route and keep tight coverage. Shows the ability to track the ball and deflect passes to force incompletions. Shows he can make an open-field tackle. Primarily plays in off-coverage alignments. Overall, a solid prospect who has the athleticism to play at the next level. Also plays WR using his speed to stretch the defense and providing a big play weapon for Brooke Point's offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19506539/Javier-Hubbard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/javiernhubbard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311662"],"_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-67eabb00bfc51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cornerback who can play outside or in the nickel. Solid athleticism, showing good short-area quickness, hip fluidity, solid speed, acceleration, and balance. Good mental processing to read the play and put himself in the right position. Solid man coverage, using his athleticism to match receiver. Good reaction time and ball skills to disrupt the pass. Can align in off and press coverages. Press/Jam will improve as he develops mass and strength. Willing to come up in run defense and make a tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19042050/Sa-Rex" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/Sarex6_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1285145"],"_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-67eabb00bfc99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nickelback with solid height. Good athleticism with good lateral quickness, foot quickness, explosiveness, speed, and change of direction. His quick lateral movement allows him to be effective in the nickel position as he can defend both inside and outside releases. Good zone coverage processing. Good competitive and physical toughness, can play in the box and provide run defense. A willing tackler and dependable open-field tackler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19818140/cameron-blue" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/Cameronblue_10" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649082"],"_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-67eabb00bfd41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Safety prospect with solid height. Displays good speed, acceleration, balance, explosiveness, and solid change of direction. Good processing at the start of the play to read the offense and make a decision. Solid range and good downhill speed. Good tackler in the open field. Explosive player and a big hitter on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19307948/Marquez-Bullock?_gl=1%2A1sr8xq1%2A_ga%2AMTY5NDMwNTU3LjE3MDAwNzg3NTI.%2A_ga_29LPHS2HWC%2AMTczODYwNzk5MS44ODYuMS4xNzM4NjEyMzUzLjAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/m_bullock1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313465"],"_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-67eabb00bfd8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aviance has recently caught our eye due to his outstanding performance at the DMV 7v7 tournament. While I was not in attendance, my collegues gave high praise to his performance. Coming out as one of our top performers there, what matters most is what his game film shows, and it is safe to say you see his playmaking ability show up on game day as well. Very good mental processing, combined with good ball skills make him a very good coverage safety, recording 2 interceptions and 10 pass breakups this past fall. He is a fluid athlete with good change of direction, acceleration, explosiveness, and speed. Very good at run defense. He can pop ball carriers with good tackling technique and forced 4 fumbles on the season. Aviance will be making the jump from the Watch List in this year's update and is poised for a good position in the DB rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19480353/Aviance-Young-Jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> / <a href="https://x.com/lilav4x?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>**Cole cannot communicate with prospects directly due to his work in college football. 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