Senior Defensive Backs Set to Shine in 2025
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<p><strong>Caleb Gaye '26 – Harlem High School – 5'11, 176 lbs – Defensive Back</strong><br>Gaye is a smooth and athletic defensive back with good speed and fluid hips. He shows the ability to break on the football quickly and consistently closes space with excellent burst. His movement skills allow him to stay tight in coverage, and he reads routes well. Gaye's quick reaction time makes him a playmaker on the back end.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1670326' first='Camren' last='Smith'] '26 – Plainfield East High School – 5'11, 165 lbs – Defensive Back</strong><br>Smith is a ball-hawking corner who totaled five interceptions last season. He plays with confidence in man coverage and has the speed to stay stride-for-stride with receivers. His instincts are sharp, and he consistently positions himself to make plays on the ball. Smith also has reliable hands and the ability to turn defense into offense.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1607042' first='Trystin' last='Decatoire'] '26 – Glenwood High School – 6'1, 173 lbs – Defensive Back</strong><br>Decatoire is a tall, physical corner who excels in press-man situations. He uses his frame well to disrupt routes at the line of scrimmage and is also effective in run support. A sure tackler, he doesn't shy away from contact and helps set the tone defensively. His length and physicality make him a tough matchup for bigger receivers.</p>
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<p><strong>Emeir White '26 – Brother Rice – 5'10, 180 lbs – Defensive Back</strong><br>White is a lockdown corner with elite speed and the ability to erase one side of the field. He consistently shuts down top targets and thrives in man-to-man coverage. A Division I talent, White has drawn considerable recruiting interest with offers already coming in. His combination of speed, technique, and competitiveness sets him apart.</p>
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Caleb Gaye '26 – Harlem High School – 5'11, 176 lbs – Defensive Back
Gaye is a smooth and athletic defensive back with good speed and fluid hips. He shows the ability to break on the football quickly and consistently closes space with excellent burst. His movement skills allow him to stay tight in coverage, and he reads routes well. Gaye's quick reaction time makes him a playmaker on the back end.
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