2027 Film Room: Southern Illinois Defensive Backs

<!-- 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: Southern Illinois Defensive Backs</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1335357"],"_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-68828c0c75ec9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Floyd is among the premier defensive backs in the state.  The 6'1" 165 pound corner drives on the ball as well as anyone in the class closing ground out of his back pedal. Reads the QB's eyes and makes plays on the ball.  Interceptions and batting down passes reaching around receivers with his long arms.  Elite ball skills in the air.  Wraps up low tackling in space.  Complete corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1160641"],"_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-68828c0c75f49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lofton is a big and intimidating 6'3" 200 pound safety.  Transferred in from Hazelwood West in St. Louis.  Major speed flying to the ball and covering a ton of ground.  Hard hitter.  Cuts on the ball so well over the middle.  Love the instincts and ball skills racking up interceptions.  Can line up in the slot in press as well.  The length really plays wherever he is lined up.  Covers so much ground as a centerfielder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1346038"],"_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-68828c0c75fc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is a 5'10" safety that high points the ball on the back end.  Great overall feel as a centerfielder. Hard hitter that cuts on the ball and separates it from the wide receiver.  Sound tackler that flies to the ball coming downhill laying the hammer.  Also brings potential as a kick returner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["613744"],"_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-68828c0c76033"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cahokia 5'10" 155 pound defensive back that brings some versatility being able to contributed at both corner and safety. Free flowing and rangy athlete.  Cut a pass for a pick. Breaks on the ball hard and wraps up down low.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1334158"],"_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-68828c0c76088"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meador is a 5'10" 170 pound option quarterback that projects at the next level best as a defensive back with his speed and toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->