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NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Back Class Look?

NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Back Class Look?
Colton Edwards
Colton Edwards December 6, 2025 @ 09:15 AM
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Ethan Lauryea
Ethan Lauryea 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB | 2029
AR
Desmond Martin
Desmond Martin 6'3" | 205 lbs | DB | 2029
AR
Kevontre Pitts
Kevontre Pitts 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/WR | 2029
AR
Dariyon Summons
Dariyon Summons 5'8" | 165 lbs | DB | 2029
AR
Masada Williams
Masada Williams 5'11" | 150 lbs | DB/WR | 2029
AR
Cash Hall
Cash Hall 5'7" | 130 lbs | DB | 2029
AR
Dekedrius Jeffery
Dekedrius Jeffery 5'9" | 150 lbs | DB/ATH | 2029
AR
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>POST-SEASON UPDATE:</strong> We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2029 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2029 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position within each class, as well as other relevant 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":"2029","_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-6934487ee6273"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1689966"],"_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-6934487ee7bdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1689966' first='Dariyon' last='Summons'] just received his first offer from Robert Morris.  Summons displays solid read and reaction skills, the fluidity to transition effectively, and the ability to stick with his man vertically. He's a strong man-to-man corner. Overall, he plays with a high motor to chase down ball carriers. Add him to your recruiting board. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.4 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DariyonSummons/status/1995172705377939711?s=20","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/DariyonSummons/status/1995172705377939711?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1694014"],"_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-6934487ee7c65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1694014' first='Kevontre' last='Pitts'] continues to develop and get better each season. Pitts displays solid footwork in his back pedal with the ability to transition and change direction quickly. I expect him to breakout next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.2 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kevontre0/status/1992971300667883730?s=20","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/Kevontre0/status/1992971300667883730?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1627190"],"_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-6934487ee7cb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1627190' first='Cash' last='Hall'] is a prospect to keep an eye on. Hall utilizes his solid motor and angles to allow him to chase down ball carriers and make plays in space. </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/HallCash93979/status/1988732377913233761?s=20","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/HallCash93979/status/1988732377913233761?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657787"],"_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-6934487ee7d14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1657787' first='Masada' last='Williams'] is expected to continue his rise in 2026 and make a major jump in our rankings next cycle. He's extremely athletic with experience on both sides of the football. Williams displays good fluidity in coverage, able to transition effectively and stick to his man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note - Multi-Position Athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MW1Ark","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/MW1Ark </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1472448"],"_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-6934487ee7d6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1472448' first='Dekedrius' last='Jeffery'] continues to develop in 2025. Jeffery is a solid man-to-man corner with the ability to stay close on breaks. I expect him to take another leap in 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Note - 3.1 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dekedriusk84962/status/1993783210808136084?s=20","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dekedriusk84962/status/1993783210808136084?s=20 </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='2049191' first='Ethan' last='Lauryea'] (Little Rock Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='2035648' first='Desmond' last='Martin'] (Little Rock Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

POST-SEASON UPDATE: We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2029 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2029 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position within each class, as well as other relevant segments. For the defensive backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:

Dariyon Summons

Dariyon Summons

AR
DB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2029
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Dariyon
Summons DB
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Weight
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Bryant
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AR
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School: Bryant
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Kevontre Pitts

Kevontre Pitts

AR
DB/WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2029
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Kevontre
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Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
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HS
Drew Central
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School: Drew Central
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Cash Hall

Cash Hall

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DB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 130
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CLASS 2029
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Cash
Hall DB
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2029
Height
5'7"
Weight
130
HS
Cabot
|
AR
NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Back Class Look?
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Cash Hall

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School: Cabot
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Masada Williams

Masada Williams

AR
DB/WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 150
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2029
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Masada
Williams DB/WR
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
150
HS
Fayetteville
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AR
NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Back Class Look?
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Dekedrius Jeffery

Dekedrius Jeffery

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DB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 150
POS DB/ATH
CLASS 2029
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Dekedrius
Jeffery DB/ATH
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
Weight
150
HS
Pine Bluff
|
AR
NEW 2029 RANKINGS: How Does the Defensive Back Class Look?
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