2027 Rankings: Top Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The latest edition of the Prep Redzone Illinois Class of 2027 has been unveiled and now sits at 250 prospects.&nbsp; Here we dive into the top players at each position with the premier players at each position.&nbsp; Today we look at&nbsp;<strong>2027 Rankings Update: Top Defensive Backs</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='476341' first='Tavares' last='Harrington'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrington is the top corner in the 2027 class.&nbsp; The Mt. Carmel 6'2" 180 pound defensive back that has the complete package.&nbsp; Jumps routes for interceptions with his explosion to the ball and long arms.&nbsp; Excellent footwork and backpedal.&nbsp; Smooth athlete that consistently makes plays on the ball.&nbsp; Breaks up passes without getting pass interference calls.&nbsp; Elite ball skills either grabbing the pick or knocking down passes. Can run deep with the ball covering downfield.&nbsp; Effective playing in press and off coverage.&nbsp; Instinctual player that mirrors the wide out and what is so impressive is how good he is covering all routes across the board.&nbsp; Wraps up low as a tackler in run support.&nbsp; Complete corner!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335357' first='Raheem' last='Floyd'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Floyd is among the premier defensive backs in the state.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Interceptions and batting down passes reaching around receivers with his long arms.&nbsp; Elite ball skills in the air.&nbsp; Wraps up low tackling in space.&nbsp; Complete corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1160641' first='Jabarri' last='Lofton'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lofton is a big and intimidating 6'3" 200 pound safety.&nbsp; Transferred in from Hazelwood West in St. Louis.&nbsp; Major speed flying to the ball and covering a ton of ground.&nbsp; Hard hitter.&nbsp; Cuts on the ball so well over the middle.&nbsp; Love the instincts and ball skills racking up interceptions.&nbsp; Can line up in the slot in press as well.&nbsp; The length really plays wherever he is lined up.&nbsp; Covers so much ground as a centerfielder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1345007' first='Josh' last='Morgan'] (Fenwick)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morgan is a 6'2" 190 pound corner that has type writer footwork.&nbsp; Love how he runs deep with the pass catcher and makes plays on the ball downfield.&nbsp; High points it in the air for either the interception or knocking it down. Excellent size, athlete, and comes up in run support.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='811647' first='Jake' last='Thies'] (Fenwick)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Theis is a versatile 6'0" 185 pound defender that can play corner, safety, and even a little OLB.&nbsp; Excellent instincts flying to the ball.&nbsp; Sees the play with his eyes reading the QB. Cuts in front WR to make play. Tackles well in space and drives on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335208' first='Isaac' last='Saldana'] (Wheaton St. Francis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saldana is a 6'1" 180 pound free safety that reads the QB's eyes and racks up the interceptions.&nbsp; Excellent ball skills and explodes to the ball.&nbsp; Closing speed vs the run.&nbsp; Overall solid range on the back end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->