2027 DBs: Western PA Ballhawks

Today's article is highlighting some 2027 DBs in the western PA area. We have guys who can play back at safety, in the slot, box, and boundary. Let's dive in.    Zachary Gleason is one of the best players I've watched, period. When he's in press coverage, he's physical, doesn't miss his strike, and plays with a violent mentality. In off coverage he's refined showing off some quick and oily hips. He's a ball hawk, an athletic one. You can see him in the first play of his highlight reel guarding 2 plays at once and securing an interception. While Gleason holds multiple offers, he has yet to earn stars per 24/7. Gleason is one of the best players in his class.     [player_tooltip player_id='1623531' first='Teegan' last='Shirley'] is the enforcer of the DB room at Kiski Area High School. When he's back deep in coverage, he has a feel and knack for the football. The size is so good it's almost like watching a WR out there in a deep zone. In the run game, Shirley is an enforcer not afraid to lay someone out, and if you get in his way, he's going to run through you to make a tackle. He's a long-striding athlete but has the long speed to be a good starter at the FCS or FBS level.     [player_tooltip player_id='914829' first='Brodie' last='Cornell'] is a thumper. He plays in the box, deep at safety, and in the slot. While a good athlete, Cornell is a mental player. He can identify run, pass, play actions, and screens faster than most kids I've seen. When he makes contact with you, the plays are done like he's a sure tackler. Cornell is physical in the slot and in the box, whether that's in coverage or when he's making tackles. I see Cornell being a huge stock-up candidate after his junior season.     [player_tooltip player_id='913388' first='Johnell' last='Edison'] is a pure athlete. He offers special teams play, offensive play, and what I'm highlighting today, defensive play. In the corner he has range and can play inside or out in the slot or boundary. He is a feisty and quick mover, always managing to recover any lost ground. He is a good tackler and adds a ball-hawking dimension to his game. Edison is flying under the radar, but I see a kid with a high FCS ceiling.     [player_tooltip player_id='1652873' first='Jordan' last='Reid'] is a feisty athlete at the corner position. In his tape he flies downfield to stop runs and is a sure tackler while doing it. In coverage he's quick and makes the most of underthrown balls. He has the size and mentality to be a good slot or nickel at the FBS level. Reid holds an offer from Delaware State and needs more.

Today's article is highlighting some 2027 DBs in the western PA area. We have guys who can play back at safety, in the slot, box, and boundary. Let's dive in.