2027 Rankings New Additions: DB Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the junior film for some of the new additions to the PRZ NV 2027 rankings at the defensive back position.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1674878"],"_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-694b17d8f1193"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson was a breakout defender in the Sloan Canyon secondary totaling 16 solo tackles and 3 INTs on the season. The 5'8"/160 CB is a fast, twitched-up playmaker with high level breaking speed and short-area quickness. He plays physical in press-man jamming WRs at the LOS, is smooth and fluid in the hips changing directions, and can tackle in space on the perimeter. Johnson has elite athletic traits that could see him recruited as a future nickel CB depending on how he continues to grow and develop physically.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JojoJohnson3_/status/1994879217734226354?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/JojoJohnson3_/status/1994879217734226354?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2082787"],"_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-694b17d8f1238"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Parker put his name on the radar of Vegas' rising defensive backs with his play in the Shadow Ridge secondary this season. The 6'/170 CB totaled 17 solo tackles, 3 INTs, and 7 PBUs as a junior. He's a smooth cover-corner on the outside that excels as a zone defender with the instincts, awareness, and reaction-speed he brings to the table. He's quick to react to the flats, does a good job matching pace with WRs, and is a willing and capable tackler on the perimeter. Parker is a CB to keep on the 2027 radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CharlesParker_3/status/1986573201842008377?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/CharlesParker_3/status/1986573201842008377?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1940712"],"_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-694b17d8f12b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hackenbruck was added to the PRZ NV 2027 rankings after a breakout junior season in the Green Valley secondary. The 6'/170 safety totaled 75 tackles, an INT, and 12 PBUs in 2025. He packs good athleticism as a center-field defender with the instincts and range to make plays on the ball. He shows his physicality making tackles around the LOS and offers the versatility to play around the box. Hackenbruck is a defender on the rise coming into the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/bohack_/status/1987685221307990022?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/bohack_/status/1987685221307990022?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1953999"],"_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-694b17d8f133a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas put together a productive junior campaign for Canyon Springs with 42 tackles (28 solo), 2 INTs, and 6 PBUs in 2025. He's a versatile defender that showed his ability to cover on the perimeter as well as attack downhill with 2 sacks and 4 TFLs on the season. He offers good twitch and fluidity in his change of direction, is a willing tackler, and is pesky at the catch point. Thomas should be one of the top returning pieces for the Canyon Springs secondary in 2026. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NasThom8/status/1991289540628344981?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/NasThom8/status/1991289540628344981?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2083343"],"_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-694b17d8f1415"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scott was a new addition to the 2027 DB rankings after showing playmaking upside in the Silverado secondary in his junior season. The 6'/165 cornerback tallied 19 tackles and 3 INTs last fall. He's a smooth cover-corner on the perimeter that plays with good technique and possesses the speed to match pace on the back end. He capitalizes on turnover opportunities with his ability to track the ball and takes efficient angles of attack. Scott is an underrated defensive back that should be on the 2027 radar ahead of his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/QuentinScott21/status/1985535593045180629?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/QuentinScott21/status/1985535593045180629?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->