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2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown

2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards September 21, 2025 @ 09:04 AM
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Ashton Chapple
Ashton Chapple 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB | 2028
AR
Baron Witcher
Baron Witcher 5'9" | 170 lbs | DB/WR | 2028
AR
Mason Brooks Belcher
Mason Brooks Belcher 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB | 2028
AR
Tony Bradley
Tony Bradley 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB/WR | 2028
AR
Keton Smith
Keton Smith 5'11" | 145 lbs | DB | 2028
AR
Aaron Haynie
Aaron Haynie 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB | 2028
AR
Landan Adams
Landan Adams 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB/DB | 2028
TX
Toiree Enlow-Moore
Toiree Enlow-Moore 5'8" | 160 lbs | DB/ATH | 2028
AR
Collin Neal
Collin Neal 5'8" | 155 lbs | DB | 2028
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FALL UPDATE:</strong> We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2028 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2028 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2028","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2495","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cf3f4e0c0a0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305567"],"_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-68cf3f4e0e018"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1305567' first='Tony' last='Bradley'] rises in the rankings once again. He displays good fludity to transition and stay vertical with his opponent. Good COD and read/react ability, allowing him to stay inside the hip pocket of his opponent off breaks. Bradley is a willing tackler in space and effectively fills running lanes. Keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.6 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tonybradleyyy5/status/1934453528531014016","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/tonybradleyyy5/status/1934453528531014016 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1036925"],"_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-68cf3f4e0e0d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1036925' first='Collin' last='Neal'] is a strong zone coverage corner. He is fluid, controlled, with good foot quickness, foot speed, and burst. Neal stays stride for stride with receivers, demonstrating the hip fluidity to transition quickly and efficiently. He challenges the catch point consistently as I expect him to continue his rise in the post-season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/collinneal__09/status/1944991534660628823","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/collinneal__09/status/1944991534660628823 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1606344"],"_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-68cf3f4e0e14f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1606344' first='Mason' last='Brooks Belcher'] is a prospect to watch. Belcher can play off-ball corner but has the skillset and IQ to play safety. He displays solid read and reaction skills and can stay close to receivers off their breaks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BrooksBelc7760/status/1949296658878959665","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BrooksBelc7760/status/1949296658878959665 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1606954"],"_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-68cf3f4e0e1b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1606954' first='Baron' last='Witcher'] lands at number 200 overall and 15th at the position. He utilizes his quickness to transition and stays with his man vertically. Witcher is a solid zone coverage corner and can play safety as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – Multi-Sport Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BaronWitcher/status/1925707608876257584","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BaronWitcher/status/1925707608876257584 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1679480"],"_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-68cf3f4e0e218"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1679480' first='Ashton' last='Chapple'] was one of our breakout candidates over the summer, and he has stayed the course this fall. He rises in our rankings, and I expect it to continue after the season. Chapple utilizes his athletic ability to stick to his man and force PBUs or INTs at the catch point. He can recover as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AshtonChapple/status/1968115824537030871","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AshtonChapple/status/1968115824537030871 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE BACKS:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='1192124' first='[player_tooltip player_id='1192048' first='Toiree' last='']' last='Enlow-Moore'] (Little Rock Parkview)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='1193898' first='Landan' last='Adams'] (Little Rock Parkview)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='1206441' first='Aaron' last='Haynie'] (Conway)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id='1268837' first='Keton' last='Smith'] (Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

FALL UPDATE: We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2028 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2028 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:

Rank
Player
Height
High School
Commitment
Weight
1
Malik Shipp
Malik Shipp
5'10"
Bryant
161.6
2
Toiree Enlow-Moore
Toiree Enlow-Moore
5'8"
Little Rock Central
160
3
CJ Bailey
CJ Bailey
6'1"
Fayetteville
165
4
Aaron Freeman
Aaron Freeman
5'8"
Robinson
130
5
Tony Bradley
Tony Bradley
5'10"
Pine Bluff
160
Rank
Player
1
Malik Shipp
Malik Shipp
5'10"
Bryant
161.6
2
Toiree Enlow-Moore
Toiree Enlow-Moore
5'8"
Little Rock Central
160
3
CJ Bailey
CJ Bailey
6'1"
Fayetteville
165
4
Aaron Freeman
Aaron Freeman
5'8"
Robinson
130
5
Tony Bradley
Tony Bradley
5'10"
Pine Bluff
160

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Tony Bradley

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HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
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2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown 2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown 2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown rises in the rankings once again. He displays good fludity to transition and stay vertical with his opponent. Good COD and read/react ability, allowing him to stay inside the hip pocket of his opponent off breaks.…

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Collin Neal

Collin Neal

AR
DB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 155
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CLASS 2028
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State: Arkansas
School: Pulaski Academy

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2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown 2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown 2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown is a strong zone coverage corner. He is fluid, controlled, with good foot quickness, foot speed, and burst. Neal stays stride for stride with receivers, demonstrating the hip fluidity to transition quickly and efficiently. He challenges…

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Mason Brooks Belcher

Mason Brooks Belcher

AR #134
DB #15
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
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CLASS 2028
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Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Alma
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Mason Brooks Belcher

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State: Arkansas
School: Alma

Mason Brooks Belcher Mason Brooks Belcher Mason Brooks Belcher 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Alma | 2028 State AR is a prospect to watch. Belcher can play off-ball corner but has the skillset and IQ to play safety. He displays solid read and reaction skills and can stay close to receivers off their breaks.

Note – 3.8 GPA

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Baron Witcher

Baron Witcher

AR #123
DB/WR #11
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2028
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Baron
Witcher DB/WR
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
170
HS
Bentonville West
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AR
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State: Arkansas
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Baron Witcher Baron Witcher Baron Witcher 5'9" | 170 lbs | DB/WR Bentonville West | 2028 State AR lands at number 200 overall and 15th at the position. He utilizes his quickness to transition and stays with his man vertically. Witcher is a solid zone coverage corner and can play safety as well.

Note – Multi-Sport Athlete

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Ashton Chapple

Ashton Chapple

AR
DB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
POS DB
CLASS 2028
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State: Arkansas
School: Little Rock Christian

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2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown 2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown 2028 RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Back Breakdown was one of our breakout candidates over the summer, and he has stayed the course this fall. He rises in our rankings, and I expect it to continue after the season. Chapple utilizes his athletic ability…

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OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE BACKS:

1. Toiree ' last='Enlow-Moore'] (Little Rock Parkview)

3. Landan Adams Landan Adams Landan Adams 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB/DB DeSoto | 2028 State TX (Little Rock Parkview)

4. Aaron Haynie Aaron Haynie Aaron Haynie 5'10" | 160 lbs | DB Conway | 2028 State AR (Conway)

5. Keton Smith Keton Smith Keton Smith 5'11" | 145 lbs | DB Bryant | 2028 State AR (Bryant)

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