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Defensive Backs to know this offseason

Defensive Backs to know this offseason
Andy Pham
Andy Pham May 18, 2025 @ 03:34 PM
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Caden Runyon
Caden Runyon 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB | 2026
UT
Kammon Uluave
Kammon Uluave 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB/WR | 2027
UT
Kole Ingram
Kole Ingram 5'9" | 155 lbs | WR | 2026
UT
Porter Creasy
Porter Creasy 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB/WR | 2026
UT
Israel Arocha
Israel Arocha 5'8" | 150 lbs | DB | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we cover some defensive backs that have been making noise this offseason. Who are some defensive backs that you need to know? Let's find out!<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1727854' first='Caden' last='Runyon']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mountain Ridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-682807307a9c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Runyon has good size and should be able to tack on an additional 10 lbs with relative ease. He has good footwork, with good hip fluidity to stick to his receiver, and with his closing speed, he can take chances and make a play on the ball. Runyon does a good job of turning and burning, and with his skill set of being a player who shows good coverage skills, he can move inside if needed. He shows more length than a typical slot corner,r and that fares well in situations where an opposing team uses a bigger slot receiver. <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1566269"],"_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-682807307aa2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Creasy is a versatile defensive back. He can be a slot corner or be positioned at either safety role. Creasy is a quick defender who covers a lot of ground and has good closing speed. That speed allows him to make a play on the ball, and he takes chances because of that. Creasy moves well and has good hip fluidity. He is a physical defender and will help out in run support. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1581486"],"_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-682807307aa78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ingram projects as a slot corner who can be versatile enough as a boundary corner. He showcases good instincts and has good hip fluidity to stick to his man. Ingram does a good job sticking to the hip of his receiver and can make a play on the ball to disrupt the ball coming his way. His duality allows him to mesh well with any coverage and makes him more valuable to the defense. He's an intriguing player who's honing his craft. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284190"],"_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-682807307aac0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arocha is an athletic corner with good speed and reactionary skills. He showcases good footwork and has good cover skills. Arocha has good hips and showcases good ability to stick and track his receivers and will make a play on the ball. He showcases playmaking abilities and has good closing speed. Arocha has good hands and vision, he is a corner that will look to spark energy for his team and get a turnover. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1683720' first='Kammon' last='Uluave']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Crimson Cliffs","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-682807307ab58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Uluave has good size and frame. He should be able to add on an extra 15-20 lbs without affecting his style of play. Uluave is a physical, hard-hitting safety. He shows good athleticism and moves well laterally. Uluave has good reactionary skills and makes a play on the ball. He is a willing tackler and a good anchor to any defense. He's an exciting 2027 recruit. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five exiting defensive backs that will be progressing this offseason and be impactful during the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this edition, we cover some defensive backs that have been making noise this offseason. Who are some defensive backs that you need to know? Let's find out!

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Caden Runyon Caden Runyon 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Mountain Ridge | 2026 State UT

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Caden Runyon Caden Runyon 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Mountain Ridge | 2026 State UT

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Kammon Uluave Kammon Uluave 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB/WR Crimson Cliffs | 2027 State UT

HEIGHT 6'0"
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Kammon Uluave Kammon Uluave 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB/WR Crimson Cliffs | 2027 State UT

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