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<p><em>When it comes to the 2027 class, the Houston area is loaded with safeties who are impossible to ignore. These aren't just athletes, they are playmakers who can change the momentum of a game with a single hit or interception. From stopping the run to blanketing receivers down the field, Houston's top safeties are making their presence felt and their names known</em>. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1922134' first='Cornelius' last='Anthony II'] | Fort Bend Hightower</strong></p>
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<p>Anthony is a physical, inside the box defender who plays the run very well. He is fast flowing to the ball, understands run fits, and is physical at the point of attack. Anthony has shown promise wherever positioned defensively, showing great versatility and awareness. He is at his best when shooting gaps and firing off the edge as a blitzer. With his ability to make plays anywhere on the field, Anthony is a name to watch out for heading into the fall.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2120535' first='A'Majai' last='Friend'] | Willis</strong></p>
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<p>Friend is a ball-hawk who plays with incredible instincts. He roams the field with eyes on the quarterback, reading and diagnosing everything in front of him. Friend has tremendous closing speed on the ball and with make quarterbacks regret a mistimed throw. He shows a very high IQ, anticipating throws before they happen and positioning himself to make impactful plays. He is a key part on the defense and a playmaker on the back line who can change a games outcome. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2116422' first='Quincy' last='Carter'] | Klein Oak</strong></p>
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<p>Carter is a long, rangy safety with his 6'3 frame. He has the ability to cover a great amount of space with his long strides and shows incredible recovery skills because of them. Carter possesses long arms that he uses to cause PBUs when in coverage, creating a difficult window for opposing quarterbacks to throw through. He can get downhill fast and shows physicality when filling in the run lanes. Carter is a player who has the build and skillset to be a chaos creator, and eyes will be on him throughout this offseason heading into fall. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1403025' first='Jaylen' last='Ashley'] | Grand Oaks </strong></p>
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<p>Ashley has great size combined with his physical nature making him a standout at the position. He uses and trust his eyes very well, reading from the secondary and reacting with little to no hesitation. Ashley moves comfortably in space and does not panic on deep throws, holding his ground and playing the ball very well in the air. He has shown the ability to cover man-to-man with confidence, taking on any matchup needed to help the defense. Ashley is a strong run defender who tackles well in space and is a player who does not give up on plays. He is a player bound for a productive season.</p>
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<p><strong>Andrew Reagan | Cinco Ranch</strong></p>
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<p>Reagan plays with incredible urgency and fire. He shoots out of a cannon when attacking the ball and makes countless plays in the backfield and near the line of scrimmage. Reagan is a very physical player who will put his body on the line making stops. He is strong in coverage as well, keeping his head on a swivel and breaking down plays in front of him. Reagan is a player who does whatever needed to win and a guy who will leave it all on the field. Contagious play with a crazy motor, he is a must-watch on the field.</p>
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When it comes to the 2027 class, the Houston area is loaded with safeties who are impossible to ignore. These aren't just athletes, they are playmakers who can change the momentum of a game with a single hit or interception. From stopping the run to blanketing receivers down the field, Houston's top safeties are making their presence felt and their names known.
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