Built to Cover: Underrated Defensive Backs You Need to Know
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='429874' first='Sean' last='Kershaw'] – CB – Class of 2027 – Brother Rice</strong><br>Kershaw is still developing physically at 5'10", 130 pounds, but his instincts and footwork make up for his size. He's scrappy in coverage, competes at the catch point, and plays with good anticipation. As his frame fills out, his stock could rise quickly in Brother Rice's competitive system.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1791871' first='Jackson' last='Cook'] – FS – Class of 2027 – Harlem</strong><br>Cook is a rangy 6'1", 165-pound free safety who covers ground fast. He shows promise in zone coverage and has a knack for getting to the football. With added weight and continued reps, Cook has real potential as a back-end playmaker.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1670018' first='Quincy' last='Blaise'] – FS – Class of 2026 – Naperville North</strong><br>At 6'2", 171 pounds, Blaise brings great size and length to the safety position. He plays with a controlled aggression and shows flashes of closing speed when the ball is in the air. He's a strong candidate to rise up boards with more exposure and a productive fall.</p>
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<p><strong>Bryce Erkman – SS – Class of 2026 – Lake Zurich</strong><br>Erkman is a physical 5'10", 160-pound strong safety who plays downhill and isn't afraid to mix it up in the run game. He has a linebacker's mindset in a safety's body—making him an ideal fit in hybrid roles or special teams early on at the next level.</p>
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