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2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs

2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess July 29, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Jayden Scott
Jayden Scott 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB | 2027
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Rontez Smith
Rontez Smith 5'8" | 150 lbs | DB/WR/WR | 2027
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Xavier Exum
Xavier Exum 5'8" | 130 lbs | DB | 2027
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Charlie Palmer
Charlie Palmer 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB | 2027
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Ashton Daily
Ashton Daily 5'10" | 145 lbs | DB | 2027
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Amari Ramsey
Amari Ramsey 5'9" | 150 lbs | DB | 2027
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Jaylen McMiller
Jaylen McMiller 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB | 2027
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Dontrell Young
Dontrell Young 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB | 2027
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Corey Davis
Corey Davis 5'10" | 150 lbs | DB | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our focus now is on the class of 2027!  We are breaking down tons of film on rising junior prospects ahead of their upcoming seasons.  Each position group will get a breakdown leading up to the release of our massive 2027 rankings update in August.  Here is <strong>2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1151334"],"_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-68828ffa992fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McMiller is a 5'10" 160 pound corner that also brings value as a kick returner.  Good ball skills, breaks well, and has outstanding footwork in press coverage. Explodes out of backpedal. Uses sideline to advantage. Gets hands in batting them down on short passes.  Very smooth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120453"],"_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-68828ffa9935e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Young is a 6'0" 160 pound safety that can also line up a little in the slot.  Good speed and also contributes on special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056527"],"_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-68828ffa993aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis is a safety that can also play a little corner, but is best on the back end.  He high points interceptions and breaks well on the ball.  Good centerfielder getting interceptions over the middle of the field while being a good tackler in the hole.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619731"],"_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-68828ffa993f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Exum is a 5'8" smaller corner that makes plays on the ball.  Smooth defensive back that has a nose for the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571670"],"_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-68828ffa99436"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palmer is a 6'0" 180 pound slot corner that brings physicality and good closing speed.  Wraps up as a tackler and contributes on special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631457"],"_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-68828ffa9947b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a 5'7" 145 pound defensive back that had 3 interceptions, 5 PBUs, and 55 tackles as a sophomore.  Like what we see on tape as he breaks really hard on the ball exploding out of his backpedal. Covers a lot of ground on the backend at either corner or free safety. Good instincts and is a solid tackler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1453251"],"_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-68828ffa994bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daily is a 5'10" corner that attacks the ball breaking strong on passes. Fights vs taller receivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1353020"],"_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-68828ffa99507"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smaller corner at 5'7" that wraps up low and has pesky hands.  Smooth back pedal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685298"],"_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-68828ffa99550"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scott is a 5'9" safety that is a solid tackler that brings good length to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Our focus now is on the class of 2027!  We are breaking down tons of film on rising junior prospects ahead of their upcoming seasons.  Each position group will get a breakdown leading up to the release of our massive 2027 rankings update in August.  Here is 2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs!

Jaylen McMiller

Jaylen McMiller

IL
DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Jaylen
McMiller DB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Providence Catholic
|
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2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs
McMiller is a 5’10” 160 pound corner that also brings value as a kick returner.  Good ball skills,...
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Jaylen McMiller

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School: Providence Catholic
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Dontrell Young

Dontrell Young

IL
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Dontrell
Young DB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Oswego
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IL
2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs
Young is a 6’0″ 160 pound safety that can also line up a little in the slot.  Good...
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Dontrell Young

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School: Oswego
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Corey Davis

Corey Davis

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DB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 150
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Corey
Davis DB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
150
HS
Bloom Township
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IL
2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs
Davis is a safety that can also play a little corner, but is best on the back end. ...
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Corey Davis

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School: Bloom Township
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Xavier Exum

Xavier Exum

IL
DB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 130
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Xavier
Exum DB
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
Weight
130
HS
Shepard
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IL
2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs
Exum is a 5’8″ smaller corner that makes plays on the ball.  Smooth defensive back that has a...
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Xavier Exum

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Charlie Palmer

Charlie Palmer

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DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
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Charlie
Palmer DB
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2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Lincoln-Way East
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IL
2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs
Palmer is a 6’0″ 180 pound slot corner that brings physicality and good closing speed.  Wraps up as...
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Charlie Palmer

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School: Lincoln-Way East
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Rontez Smith

Rontez Smith

IL
DB/WR/WR
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 150
POS DB/WR/WR
CLASS 2027
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Rontez
Smith DB/WR/WR
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
Weight
150
HS
Bradley-Bourbonnais
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2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs
Smith is a 5’7″ 145 pound defensive back that had 3 interceptions, 5 PBUs, and 55 tackles as...
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Rontez Smith

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Ashton Daily

Ashton Daily

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 145
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CLASS 2027
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Ashton
Daily DB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
145
HS
Marist
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IL
2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs
Daily is a 5’10” corner that attacks the ball breaking strong on passes. Fights vs taller receivers.
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Amari Ramsey

Amari Ramsey

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DB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 150
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CLASS 2027
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Ramsey DB
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2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
150
HS
Shepard
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IL
2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs
Smaller corner at 5’7″ that wraps up low and has pesky hands.  Smooth back pedal.
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Jayden Scott

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WEIGHT 165
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2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
165
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Bloom
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2027 Film Room: South Suburbs Defensive Backs
Scott is a 5’9″ safety that is a solid tackler that brings good length to the table.
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