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<p>We're approaching the end of our 2027 reports and as we wind down, we've reached our defensive backs. We have several defensive backs who impressed us this spring. Here, we're breaking down five guys who rose in the rankings at the defensive back position.</p>
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<p>Which 2027 DB stock-risers impressed us this spring and what do we like about them?</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2027 DB Stock-Risers</h2>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Geathers is a hybrid safety-linebacker with coverage skills and that's an archetype that college coaches love, because it's rare. Most bigger defensive backs struggle with hips and footwork, but Geathers' family pedigree is on full display with the way he plays the game. He flew up our rankings this spring after a string of Power Four offers.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Hasan is the most technically-sound corner in the 2027 class and he's flying on the recruiting trail, racking up SEC offers left and right. Hasan has grown in recent months as well and looks like a true college corner already. His closing and recovery speed is elite and his footwork, backpedal, and hips are what we like to see from elite corner prospects. Expect him to stay near the top of the rankings.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Hefner has the length and size that allows him to thrive as a safety. He put up 75 tackles as a sophomore and he's flashed the ball skills to be an elite deep safety. I love his athleticism, the combination of length, size, and speed is excellent. Hefner is at his best in zone coverage and he functions well in limited space in the slot, allowing him to match up when teams flex out tight ends or try to put size in the slot.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Bailey is a big, powerful safety prospect with length who is poised for a breakout season with South Garner. His athleticism gives him a great floor and he's continuing to improve this offseason, gaining weight and putting himself in position to be one of the best safety prospects in the class.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">A versatile defender who can play both corner and safety, Roberts impressed this spring at the CFI Showcase, earning top performer accolades at the camp for the second straight season. His play strength far exceeds his size and he's able to make quick breaks on the ball and deliver big hits. His versatility is his best weapon, as he thrived at deep safety, field corner, and in the slot, where he's most likely to live at the college level.</p>
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We're approaching the end of our 2027 reports and as we wind down, we've reached our defensive backs. We have several defensive backs who impressed us this spring. Here, we're breaking down five guys who rose in the rankings at the defensive back position.
Which 2027 DB stock-risers impressed us this spring and what do we like about them?
Geathers is a hybrid safety-linebacker with coverage skills and that's an archetype that college coaches love, because it's rare. Most bigger defensive backs struggle with hips and footwork, but Geathers' family pedigree is on full display with the way he…
Hasan is the most technically-sound corner in the 2027 class and he's flying on the recruiting trail, racking up SEC offers left and right. Hasan has grown in recent months as well and looks like a true college corner already. His closing and recovery speed is elite and his footwork, backpedal, and hips are what we like to see from elite corner prospects. Expect him to stay near the top of the rankings.
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Hefner has the length and size that allows him to thrive as a safety. He put up 75 tackles as a sophomore and he's flashed the ball skills to be an elite deep safety. I love his athleticism, the combination of length, size, and speed is excellent. Hefner is at his best in zone coverage and he functions well in limited space in the slot, allowing him to match up when teams flex out tight ends or try to put size in the slot.
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Bailey is a big, powerful safety prospect with length who is poised for a breakout season with South Garner. His athleticism gives him a great floor and he's continuing to improve this offseason, gaining weight and putting himself in position to be one of the best safety prospects in the class.
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A versatile defender who can play both corner and safety, Roberts impressed this spring at the CFI Showcase, earning top performer accolades at the camp for the second straight season. His play strength far exceeds his size and he's able to make quick breaks on the ball and deliver big hits. His versatility is his best weapon, as he thrived at deep safety, field corner, and in the slot, where he's most likely to live at the college level.
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