Arkansas Secondary Prospects: Summer Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring football has concluded, and the school year is ending. Here are five defensive backs to watch this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620349"],"_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-6836050f9e417"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1620349' first='Taylon' last='Peterson'] is a breakout candidate for the upcoming 2025 season. He displays good footwork and foot quickness in his backpedal and demonstrates the fluidity to transition swiftly. He is capable of staying over the top during breaks, allowing him to force pass breakups and contest catches effectively. He'll need to continue to work on his angles in run support, but overall, keep an eye on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 4.6 40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Taylon_Peterson/status/1925384059355554190","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/Taylon_Peterson/status/1925384059355554190 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["929947"],"_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-6836050f9e4aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='929947' first='Tony' last='Berry'] has just received an offer from Northeastern State. He is a strong off-ball cornerback with a good motor, allowing him to chase down ball carriers from behind. Berry possesses good foot speed and the ability to transition quickly, which helps him stay stride for stride with receivers in vertical routes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TonyBerry91062/status/1912282933781463344","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/TonyBerry91062/status/1912282933781463344 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680552"],"_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-6836050f9e51d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1680552' first='Walter' last='Menefee'] is a high-IQ prospect who can effectively shut down zone coverage and compete in off-ball man coverage. He utilizes good use of hands to fight throughout the route, contests at the catch point, and forces a PBU. He plays the ball well, often forcing those pass breakups. He's a breakout prospect for 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 6A All-Conference</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Walter2Menefee","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/Walter2Menefee </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591677"],"_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-6836050f9e587"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1591677' first='Grayson' last='Daspit'] is a sideline-to-sideline, downhill safety who excels in zone coverage and run support. He displays solid read-and-react ability, attacking downhill with solid foot quickness and angles on the ball. Daspit is a strong single-high safety with the ability to be physical at the point of attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 75 tackles in 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DaspitGrayson/status/1875284847536865489","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/DaspitGrayson/status/1875284847536865489 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1397448"],"_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-6836050f9e5e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1397448' first='Mikaelyon' last='Peoples'] is another breakout candidate for the upcoming season. He possesses solid footwork, foot quickness, change of direction, and body control, which allows him to transition and burst off breaks to challenge the catch point and force a PBU. He could be another quality defensive back coming out of Bryant. He's a prospect to watch this summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.5 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MikaelyonP/status/1891573141509489047","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/MikaelyonP/status/1891573141509489047 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->