Under The Radar Small-Town 2026 Defensive Backs To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These small-town 2026 defensive backs are flying under the radar...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608819"],"_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-6818ad98c0eda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A gifted athlete from the small town of Rochelle, Mcadoo was consistently one of the best players on the field at all times last season as a junior. Whether he was on defense on making game-changing plays on special teams, Mcadoo showed he's a big-play machine who can absolutely play at the next level. He's one of the more dynamic returners on special teams and brings a versatile skill-set in the secondary. He's a sure-tackler when attacking the ball-carrier and covers a lot of space down the field against the pass. He shows good ball skills and instincts in coverage and is bound for a massive senior season all over the field this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598198"],"_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-6818ad98c0f3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough, hard-hitting safety for the mighty Cartersville Purple Hurricanes, Ezell is a fundamentally sound defender who shows strong instincts and toughness from the secondary. He's a versatile defender with a solid 6-foot-1 200-pound frame who plays like a linebacker. He takes on blocks, reads the play, and knows how to run down the ball-carrier. The rising senior made 30+ tackles and one INT last season and should see those numbers increase as a senior in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1638185"],"_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-6818ad98c0f81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An impressive 2026 defensive back from Middle Georgia, Moton is a physically gifted defensive back who can play multiple positions in the secondary. He's got a nose for the football and can make a secure tackle in the open field. He ended his junior season with 50 tackles to go along with three INTs, four TLFs, eight pass-breakups, one forced fumble and another fumble recovery. The 6-foot-3 180-pounder shows easy D1-caliber talent and could see more offers come his way this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1640025"],"_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-6818ad98c0fc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A playmaking defensive back from Dallas, Taylor is a versatile athlete who can lock down receivers in coverage while making consistent tackles against the run. He reacts quickly, shows good technique in coverage, and has his best football way ahead of him. He holds a handful of offers already, but he could see more come his way this summer. He made 51 tackles last season with eight TFLs, two INTs, one forced fumble, five pass-breakups, and one blocked kick on special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1201794"],"_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-6818ad98c0ffe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sure-handed defensive back who knows how to make a play on the football, Tinker was a ball-magnet last season who picked off five passes in coverage for Heard County. He's a natural in coverage who runs well and knows how to wrap up properly when taking the ball-carrier to the ground. He made 56 tackles last season in addition to those five interceptions. He's one of the more productive 2026 defensive backs in West Georgia for next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->