PRZ Stock Up Showcase Carolinas: Defensive Back Analysis

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over 100 players across the Carolinas and beyond came to compete and participate in the Winter edition of the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase. There was a wide range of talent on display at the defensive back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> spot, and we'll highlight a number of the players who had good moments to stand out amongst the competition in attendance. Let's get started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1820699"],"_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-693a5a9a87903"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brayden, to me, was the most impressive defensive back I saw in attendance. He has a long physical frame and played his techniques well during the individual period. In 1 on 1's, he was very impressive, only giving up one catch against a really good receiver who made an impressive play. Brayden also has excellent speed and showed some nice footwork coming out of his breaks during individuals and in pass coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1821491"],"_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-693a5a9a8796d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaleb was also an impressive player to me, more so in the 1 on 1 period. He played some excellent man coverage from both a press and an off-ball man technique. He looks to be a prototypical slot corner once he gets on the college level, but he's still got two more years to grow physically, so that could change. I really like the suddenness Kaleb plays with - his footwork gets going immediately at the snap, and he consistently plays at a high speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1968159"],"_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-693a5a9a879b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sebastian had a nice showing here at the showcase. He is coming off a good season where he was able to total five interceptions and show some nice versatility at the safety position. Sebastian has shown the ability on film to come up in run support, as well as cover receivers downfield in man coverage well. He's got a bright future ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1665369"],"_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-693a5a9a87a08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Djay is a smart player who can play a variety of coverage techniques well, but he really excelled in man coverage at this showcase. He has excellent speed and looks like a player who can do some things with the ball in his hands as well. Sure enough, I took a look at the film, and Djay is a very good kick and punt returner, so his athleticism carries over well into these settings from Friday nights easily. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1790988"],"_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-693a5a9a87a51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sloan is a true safety who showed at this showcase that he can come down and play receivers in man coverage, but I was really impressed with him through the drills and individual portions of the showcase the most. Sloan showed some nice change of direction and burst, doing the 3 cone drill and the shuttle run, primarily, which made me take notice. His film is good, showing a nice mix of deep half pass coverage and run fits from the safety position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1825263"],"_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-693a5a9a87a97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mason stood out to me because he had a very fast 3 cone drill time, one of the best overall at the showcase, per the coaches working the drill. I really like Mason's overall athletic ability, and he's got two more years to continue to develop into the college-level prospect I know he can be in the secondary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->