2028 Elite Defensive Back Rankings Risers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1367465"],"_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-687bd45e1a7d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hannah is very technically sound as a corner with elite length and the frame for the high P4 level. He shows excellent man coverage abilities and has recovery length and speed if beat, and is physical near the line with a quick jam and does a nice job using his length and size to bully receivers into the sideline. He is another high IQ player in zone coverage, baits quarterbacks into poor throws before breaking and has tons of upside with still three years left at the high school level. He checks into our rankings as a top 7 defensive back and is one of the top '28 players in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["438050"],"_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-687bd45e1a720"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Checking into our rankings atop the defensive back list and one of the top players in the 2028 class across the country, Leutele is a rangy and physical safety with elite cover abilities downfield, ball skills and tackling abilities in the box. He is a very high IQ player especially for a rising Sophomore and is already one of the best players in the top league in the country. He currently holds 12 offers from the likes of Miami, Arizona, ASU, and Georgia, and will be a 25+ offer kid by the time it's all said and done. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["668897"],"_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-687bd45e1a77c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moala is another one of the top safety prospects across the country in the 2028 class, and is a true ball-hawk in the back end that can cover the entire field and has elite breaking abilities and can make plays on the ball with ease. He shows closing speed and tremendous range and overall speed and shows he can come up and make tackles in ally's and trigger into the backfield. Holding offers from BYU, Cal, Arizona, ASU and 16 others, he is already a national recruit that will be one of the country's best for years to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621206"],"_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-687bd45e1a827"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Flowers impressed at multiple stops this off-season against the states top talent and is already well on his way to becoming a national recruit. The Palos Verdes product is a long and well built prospect that is fluid in coverage, shows good hips in transition and flashes long speed and recovery length downfield. He has strong ball skills and can get off blocks/trigger and tackle in the open field and is a very physical player that is technically sound against the pass and when getting into the mix in the run game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621203"],"_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-687bd45e1a879"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Simons is a two-way player that made the transfer over to Victor Valley this off-season and has good size, long speed and a strong frame especially for a 2028 prospect. He shows he can play both safety or corner, and already has plenty of Varsity experience under his belt heading into 2025. Simons checks into our rankings as a top 5 player at his position and as a top 15 overall prospect within California and has seen his rank continue to soar. Look for Simons to truly breakout this Fall and will be a name to note across the region in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->