5 Defensive Backs to Watch in 2025

<p>The 2025 season in the Natural State is a month away with Week Zero. There are hundreds of talented prospects in the class of 2026 and beyond. They can play at the next level, including FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO. Prep Redzone conducts thorough research and evaluation to uncover under-the-radar athletes poised to leave their mark on the upcoming season. Here are five defensive back prospects for coaches and recruiters to add to the recruiting board.</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1615252' first='Jaques' last='Jordan'] is a potential breakout candidate for 2025. I expect him to take another leap this season. He is an athletic defensive back and strong zone corner. He displays solid footwork and fluid transitions when reacting to the ball or the receiver. His solid read-and-react abilities allow him to close in on the catch point or make tackles in space. Jordan plays with a high motor and possesses good football instincts. Keep an eye on him. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.3 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/quesjordan/status/1910023533050147096 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1668625' first='Isaiah' last='Davis'] is a prospect to watch throughout 2025. We saw him live back in May at our camp. He is an athletic defensive back with a relentless motor. Davis displays solid read-and-react skills, attacking downhill against the run with solid angles, or arriving at the catch point to force a PBU. He can play over the top and maintain tight coverage in the hip pocket of receivers.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.4 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/ZayZDa2/status/1949645120308940829 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='412375' first='TaDayVuan' last='Wilson'] is another key defensive back to watch this season. He's fluid, athletic, and physical at the point of attack. Wilson displays good read and react ability that enables him to attack the ball quickly, arrive at the catch point, and force a PBU. His hip fluidity allows good transitions, helping him stick with his man vertically and off breaks. Wilson's controlled change of direction and fluidity help him maintain close coverage, either inside the hip pocket or over the top.</p>   <p>Note - Multi-Position Athlete</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/tadayvuan/status/1798032735715639754 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1679203' first='Cole' last='Alton'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. He can 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. </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='1690504' first='Lawrence' last='Lawson'] is a young defensive back prospect to watch throughout 2025. He could breakout this upcoming season. Lawson displays solid transition ability due to his footwork, fluidity, and change-of-direction ability to stick with his man. Lawson can also play press-man effectively. </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/Renishim_/status/1934060311583277499 </div></figure>

The 2025 season in the Natural State is a month away with Week Zero. There are hundreds of talented prospects in the class of 2026 and beyond. They can play at the next level, including FBS, FCS, DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO. Prep Redzone conducts thorough research and evaluation to uncover under-the-radar athletes poised to leave their mark on the upcoming season. Here are five defensive back prospects for coaches and recruiters to add to the recruiting board.