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Defensive Backs to rise this offseason

Defensive Backs to rise this offseason
Photo: Brawley Tuitupou
Andy Pham
Andy Pham May 4, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Draycen Munoz
Draycen Munoz 5'9" | 145 lbs | DB/WR | 2028
UT
Gage Zullo
Gage Zullo 5'10" | 168 lbs | ATH | 2027
UT
Ryder Huntsman
Ryder Huntsman 6'0" | 150 lbs | WR | 2027
UT
Brawley Tuitupou
Brawley Tuitupou 6'4" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2027
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition, we cover some defensive backs that have been catching the eye this offseason. Who are the players that you need to know immediately? Let's find out!<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944756"],"_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-680eabe50c5e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Null/Void</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='1695564' first='Draycen' last='Munoz']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"145","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Weber","_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-680eabe50c6a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Munoz is an exciting prospect with a good frame to grow into. He's a two-way player, and he showcases good footwork and strong hands as a receiver with concentration skills and ball tracking skills, and would make a good slot receiver with his twitchy movement patterns. I prefer him as a cornerback as his movement patterns and good hips allow him to stick to receivers, and he shows good instinctive traits to be an effective cover corner, and has the needed lateral quickness and burst to stick to receivers, and showcases good range to make a play on the ball. Munoz should make contribution this year and continue to gain valuable experience. </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":"Anthon Grimmer","_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":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"205","_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":"Lone Peak","_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-680eabe50c740"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grimmer is best as a box safety as he can use his physicality and size to his advantage. He is best in run support and showcases good ability to shed blocks and get to the ball carrier. Grimmer has good footwork and does well in space and backpedaling in coverage. He has active hands and good reactionary skills with good tackling form. Grimmer is best when he can aid in run support and help in special teams. <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944757"],"_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-680eabe50c78b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huntsman is a two-way player with room to grow into his frame and should get to 180 lbs with relative ease. As a receiver, he showcases good hands, ball tracking skill,s and good footwork. As a safety, his potential shines here as he can showcase his range and physicality. I like him as a box safety where he can help in run support and work the intermediate area of the field in pass coverage. Huntsman has good closing speed and tackling form, and his ability to shed blocks and get to the ball carrier is where he can shine for a defense. </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='1689412' first='Gage' last='Zullo']","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_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":"Riverton","_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-680eabe50c818"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zullo has good size to grow into, and the dual sport athlete showcases good burst and quickness on the football field and is best as either safety position as he can use his physicality and range in the back of the secondary. Zullo is a willing supporter in run defense and can be used as a slot corner. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those were five defensive backs that you need to have eyes on and should be impactful for the upcoming season. We've covered some exciting defensive backs thus far and we still have plenty more to get to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

In this edition, we cover some defensive backs that have been catching the eye this offseason. Who are the players that you need to know immediately? Let's find out!

Brawley Tuitupou

Brawley Tuitupou

HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 175
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CLASS 2027
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Mountain View
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UT
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Draycen Munoz Draycen Munoz 5'9" | 145 lbs | DB/WR Weber | 2028 State UT

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 145
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Draycen Munoz Draycen Munoz 5'9" | 145 lbs | DB/WR Weber | 2028 State UT

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Anthon Grimmer

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HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 205
POS DB
CLASS 2026

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Ryder Huntsman

Ryder Huntsman

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WEIGHT 150
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Gage Zullo Gage Zullo 5'10" | 168 lbs | ATH Riverton | 2027 State UT

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Gage Zullo Gage Zullo 5'10" | 168 lbs | ATH Riverton | 2027 State UT

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