ARKANSAS 2027 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown

<p>We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2027 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2027 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1265738' first='Jaiden' last='Andrews'] continues to be significantly underrated throughout the nation. He possesses the size, athletic ability, and IQ you want in a defensive back. As I've stated multiple times, he showcases good foot speed, lateral agility, COD, and balance. He has good footwork and fluidity in his backpedal and hips, allowing him to stay inside the hip pocket off-breaks, which results in no separation. Andrews has good read-and-react abilities, which help him prevent the separation and arrive at the catch point to force a PBU or INT. Add him to your recruiting board. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 11 PBUs in 2024</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JAndrews2027/status/1933996005487194246 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1205934' first='Kyrin' last='Grimes'] lands at number 15 for the position. He is an athletic defensive back with good footwork, hip fluidity, and body control. He's a strong zone coverage defender, where his fluidity, awareness, and ability to break on the football enable him to contest catches effectively. He's a prospect to watch throughout 2025. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/offical_Kyrin/status/1931889880940064894 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1668353' first='D'arius' last='Tripp'] may have limited film, but his athletic ability and multi-sport background place him on our rankings. He is a prospect poised for development and a breakout during the 2025 season, making him one to watch.</p>   <p>Note - 4.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Dee_Tripp24 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1679203' first='Cole' last='Alton'] lands at number 42 for his first-ever ranking at the position. He displays the ability to play effectively in zone coverage, minimizing separation from receivers and arriving at the catch point in time to force PBUs. Alton plays the ball well and can change direction quickly. Keep an eye on him this summer.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.6 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ColeAlton09/status/1916274267009831152 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1293643' first='Pedro' last='Brown'] is a potential breakout candidate for the upcoming 2025 season. He possesses solid recovery speed in his transitions, effectively taking off on vertical routes. He's effective at stopping the run and can be beneficial on special teams. </p>   <p>Note - 3.6 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PedroBrown2027/status/1860025034808655905 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE BACKS:</h2>   <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='403107' first='Aaron' last='Austin III'] (Bryant)</p>   <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='1309317' first='Kendall' last='Hill'] (Little Rock Central)</p>   <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='1206735' first='Terriun' last='Jones'] (Bryant)</p>   <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='1636088' first='Roy' last='Holmes'] (Little Rock Central)</p>   <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='1506366' first='RJ' last='Estrich'] (Valley View)</p>   <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='1157356' first='Kylen' last='Jenkins'] (Bryant)</p>   <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='916214' first='Messiah' last='Jones'] (Little Rock Parkview)</p>   <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='596860' first='Bryson' last='Stewart'] (Mayflower)</p>   <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='617474' first='Silas' last='Brock'] (Bentonville)</p>   <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='1305484' first='Jace' last='Blake'] (Walnut Ridge)</p>   <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='1218077' first='Jaedyn' last='Ricks-Abernathy'] (Pulaski Academy)</p>   <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='692440' first='Evan' last='Moll'] (Bentonville)</p>   <p>14. Terry McGinister III (Greenwood)</p>

We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2027 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2027 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar: