Class of ’27: WNY DBs

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best of the Best</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513373"],"_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-67f541d5b6def"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hawkins had a breakout year as a sophomore, leading the Panthers in tackles. He is a versatile DB that can lineup at CB or S with natural football intuition. He back pedals well and has excellent closing speed. His junior year will be a big one as he is also expected to be Sweet Home's leading rusher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513362"],"_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-67f541d5b6e4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mullen made the All State team as a DB with 65 tackles and 4 INTs in 2024. He has tremendous awareness and the ability to get the ball at its highest point. A natural athlete, Tayon will also look to take a step forward as one of the Mack's top receivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1364005"],"_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-67f541d5b6e95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There wasn't any film I saw from Doxey in his sophomore season but what I saw from his 2023 campaign is intriguing. Elijah is a ballhawk with tremendous instincts. He is a solid tackler and should be considered one of the breakout candidates in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1364003"],"_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-67f541d5b6ed9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dual threat on both offense and defense, Daley is an aggressive playmaker. On defense, he can lineup as a DB or play inside the box as a LB. He attacks ball carriers with force and is excellent at keeping his pad level low. Expect to hear his name a lot as a junior as both a defender and WR.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rising the Ranks</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1814181' first='Tommy' last='Smaldino'] from Lake Shore is a fast, instinctive player with excellent hands. The Eagles don't get a lot of recognition but this is a player to see as his talent progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timon has some solid DB prospects in [player_tooltip player_id='1339491' first='Dallante' last='Owens'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1339482' first='Amari' last='Worthy']. Both are entering their junior seasons with some varsity experience and have shown signs of playmaking ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players to Watch in 2025</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Health Sciences is always producing top talent and returning DB [player_tooltip player_id='1654604' first='Marlon' last='Barnaby'] will be a player that could standout next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hard hitting CB [player_tooltip player_id='1639440' first='Kaiden' last='Wright'] from St. Francis will be looking to make some noise in the Monsignor Martin League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1513382' first='Jayzon' last='Wills'] from Medina was a two way reserve player as a sophomore. If his playing time increases, this is an athlete that can turn some heads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future of the Bennett Tigers looks bright with [player_tooltip player_id='1513384' first='Tyzjon' last='Johnson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1513372' first='Jaydrian' last='Gonzales'] coming up from JV.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1513370' first='Nahsir' last='Tillmon'] from Kenmore West is another two player has a lot of potential. There isn't lot of film on him but from what I saw was good quickness and sound athletic ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->