5 DBs to Keep an Eye on at PA Combine

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All eyes will be set on Manheim, PA this weekend as we have another PRZ Combine chock full of talent. After heading to PA last month for the PA Classic 7v7, I am heading on the road again to cover the best athletes coming out of Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. After analyzing all of the DBs heading into the event, here are the 5 I think have the potential to catch every scout's eyes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1633232"],"_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-681cb29fbf959"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooks, a talented defensive back from Queen Anne's County in Maryland, has made a name for himself as a cornerback in 2024. Known for his silky smooth hip movement and disciplined footwork, he rarely gets fooled by receivers and maintains great pad level when changing directions. With the height to challenge tall receivers and a knack for jumping routes, he picked off several passes last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heading into this Saturday's showcase, Brooks is well-positioned to impress scouts and coaches. His offseason focus on power and acceleration should translate to a strong 40-yard dash time, potentially adding a new level of explosiveness to his game. Expect him to make a few big plays this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057664"],"_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-681cb29fbf9cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braydon, a defensive back from the Pennington School, turned heads in 2024 with 41 tackles and two interceptions, building on an impressive sophomore season. An absolute athlete, he plays with the poise and confidence of an upperclassman, consistently standing out as one of the best players on the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While his physicality won't fully be on display this Saturday, those who have seen him play know he brings serious force when delivering hard-nosed hits. Expect him to make his presence felt, even if it's in a different capacity this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1606982"],"_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-681cb29fbfa1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1606982' first='Julian' last='Pickett'] is a name to get familiar with. One of the top performers at PRZ's PA Classic 7v7, he impressed on both sides of the ball throughout the weekend. A true speedster with a track background, he's poised to turn some heads in the 40, thanks to months of grinding through on-field drills, strength work, and 7v7 tournaments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite being one of the younger defensive backs at the event, Julian isn't backing down. He's coming in with the confidence and preparation to hang with the best, ready to show he belongs in the conversation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623531"],"_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-681cb29fbfa67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There's a lot of hype around Teegan heading into Saturday's combine. The Pennsylvania standout put up 70 tackles and three interceptions in 2024, cementing himself as a top 10 DB in the state. His size is a major asset, making him a tough presence to beat in the back end, and his highlights from last season show a young player with a knack for coming up big in crucial moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">QBs should think twice about putting the ball up with any air underneath it when Teegan is lurking. He's got the size and instincts to high-point the ball and come down with it, often snatching it right from the grasp of the intended receiver. It'll be interesting to see what he measures in at this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1645095"],"_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-681cb29fbfab0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another young and talented DB making the trip from Maryland to PA this weekend is [player_tooltip player_id='1645095' first='Lawrence' last='Diggs']. Coming in as the #63 player in Maryland and the 11th ranked DB in the state, he's ready to see how he stacks up against some of PA's best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Diggs excelled as a freshman, showing the ability to cover a lot of ground in the secondary and disrupt passing lanes. With sharp instincts and the ability to get his head around in time to break up passes, he's a true playmaker on the back end. It'll be exciting to see how he fares against the camp's top wideouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->