National Preps Showcase: Defensive Back Standouts

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MVP</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819582"],"_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-6811b6be85038"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitehead is a lengthy corner who was in the hip pocket of receivers all day in the one-on-one period. He is physical at the line of scrimmage and has good hand usage throughout the route. Whitehead has sharp instincts and good ball skills. His length and athleticism was overwhelming for a lot of the receivers and he jumped at the chance to take more reps throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Grateful 🙏🏾 <a href="https://t.co/0YKrzWHOvC">pic.twitter.com/0YKrzWHOvC</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='819582' first='Jacob' last='Whitehead'] (@jacobw_19) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacobw_19/status/1916855579429028077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER TOP PERFORMERS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361623"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1665391,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6811b6be850ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was a strong group of defensive backs and Whitehead was deserving, but Nunley had a strong case for MVP as well. He had a strong showing at the All-22 camp in March and had another strong performance Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was in the hip pocket of receivers all throughout the one-on-one period and showd some good ball skills on 50/50 balls. Nunley gets in and out of his breaks well and his footwork is solid.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great camp today! <a href="https://twitter.com/NPShowcases?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NPShowcases</a> In SoCal , Blessed with the opportunity to go up against some of the Top recruits in Socal! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thompsonsctg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thompsonsctg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlairAngulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OrtegeJenkins16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OrtegeJenkins16</a> <a href="https://t.co/c0eaMDxB1y">pic.twitter.com/c0eaMDxB1y</a></p>&mdash; 3⭐️ ATH ERNEST NUNLEY (@rebel__ern) <a href="https://twitter.com/rebel__ern/status/1916307468952490149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591032"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1665399,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6811b6be85198"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gates stood out during the individual drills. He just ran a 10.48 in the 100 meters and his speed was apparent. He's lengthy and used that length in the one-on-one period, deflecting balls routinely. Gates is committed to Syracuse and it's easy to see why major programs have shown interest in him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="art" dir="ltr">🙏🏿 <a href="https://t.co/MkZENbOcCR">https://t.co/MkZENbOcCR</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1591032' first='Jaxson' last='Gates'] (@Jaxson_Gates0) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaxson_Gates0/status/1916587212663398581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["977697"],"_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-6811b6be851e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams had a strong showing and he was able to smother receivers without drawing what would have been flags. His instincts are sharp and he was often able to anticipate the route the receiver was running. He was able to blanket receivers on deep balls and was deflecting a ton of passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had fun yesterday at the <a href="https://twitter.com/NPShowcases?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NPShowcases</a> got to compete against some good wideouts. Appreciate the invite <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlairAngulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mikehuntley63</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Realregular4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Realregular4</a> I'm coming for that MVP next year!!!! <a href="https://t.co/4yU1dFydk5">pic.twitter.com/4yU1dFydk5</a></p>&mdash; Ca'ron “Prime” Williams (@Caron21Williams) <a href="https://twitter.com/Caron21Williams/status/1916599437549572407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611238"],"_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-6811b6be8523f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mack is a smooth athlete who looked natural doing everything in the individual drills. He plays receiver also which helped him during the one-on-one period anticipate routes that were coming. Mack has length and is aggressive playing the ball during 50/50 balls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Elite young defensive back group with tons of length at yesterdays Southern California <a href="https://twitter.com/NPShowcases?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NPShowcases</a> headlined by: <br><br>1) 4⭐️ <a href="https://twitter.com/jacobw_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jacobw_19</a> ‘27 <br>2) 4⭐️ <a href="https://twitter.com/evanmackk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@evanmackk</a> ‘27 <br>3) 3⭐️ <a href="https://twitter.com/rebel__ern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rebel__ern</a> ‘26<br>4) 3⭐️ <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaxson_Gates0?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaxson_Gates0</a> ‘26 <br>5) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jordanslye2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jordanslye2</a> ‘28 <br>6) <a href="https://twitter.com/jf1owers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jf1owers</a> ‘28 <a href="https://t.co/gWdS6b0EYK">pic.twitter.com/gWdS6b0EYK</a></p>&mdash; Paul Gregorian (@PGregorian) <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian/status/1916586624462491665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621204"],"_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-6811b6be85283"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Slye is a long strider who stood out with his speed. In the one-on-one period, he showed hip fluidity in transition and has good recovery length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to have another other day to play the game I love <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FootballKingpin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FootballKingpin</a> <a href="https://t.co/vs3WML0uZt">pic.twitter.com/vs3WML0uZt</a></p>&mdash; MR B2 (@Jordanslye2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jordanslye2/status/1916295951716913323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->