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Recruiting Radar: Defensive Backs Who Boosted Their Stock

Recruiting Radar: Defensive Backs Who Boosted Their Stock
Matt Tate
Matt Tate December 19, 2025 @ 11:54 AM
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Jayden Singleton
Jayden Singleton 5'7" | 145 lbs | DB/WR | 2026
CO
Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith 5'5" | 134 lbs | DB | 2028
CO
Traeson Herman
Traeson Herman 6'2" | 160 lbs | DB | 2028
CO
Miguel Xavier Chavez
Miguel Xavier Chavez 5'9" | 166 lbs | DB/RB | 2028
CO
Colin Meier
Colin Meier 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB/RB | 2027
CO
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He has very good acceleration, jumping, change of direction, and good speed ! During the ladder drill, the coach would throw tennis balls at the DB to test their concentration. Meier excelled using his very good ball tracking and concentration paired with quick feet to succeed during the drill. In 7 on 7 drills, he continued to shine. He showed his very good man coverage staying stride for stride with the receiver. Good closing quickness and uses his lengthy arms to create pass deflections. Great job by Meier !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2076234"],"_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-69459161e5629"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>HT: </strong>6'2 <strong>WT: </strong>160<strong> 40 YD: </strong>4.92 <strong>L-Drill: </strong>7.63<strong> Broad Jump: </strong>8ft 7 in <strong>Pro Shuttle: </strong>4.43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Herman had a great day earning MVP honors from the coaches. He has very good agility and balance and it showed throughout the drills. During the ladder tennis ball drill, he demonstrated very good body control and footwork while showing his good catching skills. During the 7 on 7 portion, he showed off his smooth and controlled back pedal. Fluid hips to match the wide receiver as the wideout broke off their stem. Very good man and zone coverage. Very good closing quickness. Herman has good size, and impressed the coaches with his coachability and tenacity! I'm excited to see how Herman continues his development !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2080648"],"_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-69459161e5681"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>HT: </strong>5'7 <strong>WT: </strong>144.8 <strong>Wingspan: </strong>68”<strong> Hand Size: </strong>7.75”<strong> 40 YD: </strong>4.85 <strong>L-Drill: </strong>7.16 <strong>Broad Jump: </strong>8ft 8in<strong> Pro Shuttle: </strong>4.53</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Singleton was 11<sup>th</sup> at the event for the L-drill! He has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, good speed, acceleration, and jumping. Good concentration during the ladder plus tennis ball drills. Singleton did good during the 7 on 7 portion. He has a good backpedal and quick hips to match the wideout. Good read and reaction speed. Good man coverage and zone coverage. Very good closing quickness. Good performance by the defensive back! &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2076912"],"_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-69459161e56d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>HT: </strong>5'5 <strong>WT: </strong>133.8<strong> Wingspan: </strong>66”<strong> Hand Size: </strong>8”<strong> 40 YD: </strong>4.86<strong> L-Drill: </strong>7.44<strong> Broad Jump: </strong>8.00 <strong>Pro Shuttle: </strong>4.20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith had the fastest pro shuttle being 1<sup>st</sup> at the event, 14<sup>th</sup> nationally, and 4<sup>th</sup> in his class. He has good athletic ability due to very good change of direction, balance, good speed, and acceleration. His pro shuttle demonstrated that. Smith was attentive during the coaching portion. Good performance in the 7 on 7 drills. Smooth and controlled back pedal. Very good man coverage. He'd stay stride for stride with the receiver and used his good timing to create pass breakups. Good read and reaction time. I'm looking forward to seeing Smith grow over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["983708"],"_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-69459161e5724"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>HT: </strong>5'9<strong> WT: </strong>166<strong> Wingspan: </strong>70” <strong>Hand Size: </strong>8.5”<strong> 40 YD: </strong>4.87<strong> L-Drill: </strong>7.39<strong> Broad Jump: </strong>8ft 6in<strong> Pro Shuttle: </strong>4.30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Xavier Chavez was listed with the 16<sup>th</sup> pro shuttle during the event. He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good speed, and jumping. He really excelled during the ladder and tennis ball drill. Very good concentration paired with fluid footwork to succeed. Very coachable throughout. He shined during the 7 on 7 portion. Very good man coverage with a smooth back pedal and fluid hips to match wide receivers breaking into the route. Stuck to receivers like glue. Good re-routing at the line of scrimmage. Very good read and reaction speed. Very good closing quickness and timing for pass breaks. Great job by a rising corner!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Colorado School of Mines
Colin Meier

Colin Meier

CO
DB/RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB/RB
CLASS 2027
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Colin
Meier DB/RB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Golden
|
CO
Recruiting Radar: Defensive Backs Who Boosted Their Stock
HT: 6’0 WT: 167 Wingspan: 74” Hand Size: 7.75 40 YD: 4.70 L-Drill: 7.18 Broad Jump: 9ft 4in...
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School: Golden
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Traeson Herman

Traeson Herman

CO
DB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB
CLASS 2028
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Traeson
Herman DB
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
Weight
160
HS
Vista Ridge
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CO
Recruiting Radar: Defensive Backs Who Boosted Their Stock
HT: 6’2 WT: 160 40 YD: 4.92 L-Drill: 7.63 Broad Jump: 8ft 7 in Pro Shuttle: 4.43 Herman...
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School: Vista Ridge
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Jayden Singleton

Jayden Singleton

HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 145
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2026
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Jayden
Singleton DB/WR
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
Weight
145
HS
Cherokee Trail
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CO
Recruiting Radar: Defensive Backs Who Boosted Their Stock
HT: 5’7 WT: 144.8 Wingspan: 68” Hand Size: 7.75” 40 YD: 4.85 L-Drill: 7.16 Broad Jump: 8ft 8in...
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Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith

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DB
HEIGHT 5'5"
WEIGHT 134
POS DB
CLASS 2028
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Jaden
Smith DB
Class
2028
Height
5'5"
Weight
134
HS
Fort Collins
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CO
Recruiting Radar: Defensive Backs Who Boosted Their Stock
HT: 5’5 WT: 133.8 Wingspan: 66” Hand Size: 8” 40 YD: 4.86 L-Drill: 7.44 Broad Jump: 8.00 Pro...
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Miguel Xavier Chavez

Miguel Xavier Chavez

CO
DB/RB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 166
POS DB/RB
CLASS 2028
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Miguel
Xavier Chavez DB/RB
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
Weight
166
HS
Denver East
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CO
Recruiting Radar: Defensive Backs Who Boosted Their Stock
HT: 5’9 WT: 166 Wingspan: 70” Hand Size: 8.5” 40 YD: 4.87 L-Drill: 7.39 Broad Jump: 8ft 6in...
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