5 Rising Defensive Backs From the 2028 Class

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1649592"],"_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-693f0bfa688b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1649592' first='Mustapha' last='Daboh'] is a good cornerback for Upper Darby. His ability to play in both zone and man-to-man coverage is excellent. In man-to-man coverage, he shows a good ability to lock down wide receivers. He also has good ball skills, and if anything is thrown in his direction, he usually gets his hands on the ball. Then he does a good job of making tackles, especially in the open field. Daboh also had a punt return for a touchdown. Daboh is a talented defensive back who has the skills to play even better next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2028<br>CB<br>5'9 145<br>3.8 GPA<br>Full Sophomore season highlights <br>only 3 receptions allowed all season!<a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_UD1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_UD1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Trizz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Trizz</a> <a href="https://t.co/FVsvjAnSNg">https://t.co/FVsvjAnSNg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1649592' first='Mustapha' last='Daboh'] (@MustaphaDaboh5) <a href="https://twitter.com/MustaphaDaboh5/status/1987610004925374514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1309978"],"_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-693f0bfa68963"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1309978' first='Rashad' last='Sommerville'] is a talented athlete at George Washington. I really like his diversity on defense. His ability to play as an outside linebacker/strong safety is impressive. He is equally good at stopping the run as he is at stopping the pass. When it is a run play, he does a good job of reading and reacting to the play and triggering upfield. Then, in pass coverage, he shows good skills, including a great interception that he read and turned into a big return. Sommerville is a talented player who should play running back next year as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed To Receive First Team All Public <a href="https://twitter.com/BrascheCoach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrascheCoach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GDub_Eagles_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GDub_Eagles_FB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://t.co/OqqFKPLvHr">pic.twitter.com/OqqFKPLvHr</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1309978' first='Rashad' last='Sommerville'] (@rashadsomm3) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashadsomm3/status/1993493594951631343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1661080"],"_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-693f0bfa689e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1661080' first='Emilio' last='Martinez'] is a talented athlete who played both defensive back and wide receiver for Cardinal O'Hara last year. As a defensive back, he is a complete player. His ability to cover and make tackles in the open field is impressive. He has excellent ball skills, and he gets his hands on balls thrown near him when he is in coverage. He also made an impact on offense with his ability to play as a slot receiver at a high level. He catches the ball well and makes defenders miss well. Martinez is a complete player on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Regular season tape <a href="https://t.co/mNAwj4jItv">https://t.co/mNAwj4jItv</a><a href="https://twitter.com/coach_U?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_U</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OHara_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OHara_Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzonePA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzonePA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdOBrienCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DELCOFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DELCOFootball</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1661080' first='Emilio' last='Martinez'] (@mr1wrld) <a href="https://twitter.com/mr1wrld/status/1984793850611974445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1708397"],"_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-693f0bfa68a6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1708397' first='Elijah' last='Hill'] is a complete defensive back for Pine-Richland. His ability to play man-to-man coverage is excellent. He is good at being physical on the line of scrimmage. He also shows a good ability to do bump and run coverage. Hill also does an excellent job of making tackles in the open field, as he is a sure tackler. Hill is a good defensive back who has the skills to improve. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I never imagined my first time at Acrisure stadium I'd be playing in the WPIAL championship game, grateful for that opportunity! <br><br>Soph. Highlights ⬇️⬇️⬇️<br><br>-<a href="https://t.co/AqAjCput27">https://t.co/AqAjCput27</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_LeDonne?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_LeDonne</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PR_RamsFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PR_RamsFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Alonzo_Mitchell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Alonzo_Mitchell</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_BNeal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_BNeal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/shadrich80?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shadrich80</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBuffano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBuffano</a>… <a href="https://t.co/bEIkAPjhoa">pic.twitter.com/bEIkAPjhoa</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1708397' first='Elijah' last='Hill'] (@Amir3_lijah) <a href="https://twitter.com/Amir3_lijah/status/1994432856970481671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-693f0bfa68adf"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1338283"],"_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-693f0e6f14901"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryan Zeng is a complete player on both sides of the ball for Harriton. As a cornerback, he shows good coverage skills. His ability to match up in man-to-man coverage is good. He has good footwork to stay in front of wide receivers. He also shows a good ability to tackle in the open field. As a running back, he has good running skills. He has good quickness and burst. He is also a good blocker. Zheng is a complete football player for Harriton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore Year Highlight Tape <br>[player_tooltip player_id='1338283' first='Ryan' last='Zheng'] C/O 28<br>ATH/DB | 5'9” 150lbs <br>42 Total Tackles | 15 Solo | 2 FF | 2 PBU <br>1 INT | 1 TFL <br>171 All Purpose Yards | 127 Rushing Yards <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DELCOFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DELCOFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDGLloyd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDGLloyd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/qUVb5FsTvS">https://t.co/qUVb5FsTvS</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1338283' first='Ryan' last='Zheng'] (@RyanZheng28) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanZheng28/status/1988473475497947568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->