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<p>Very strong group at the top of the defensive back class with three corners and three safety prospects that are ahead of the class!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='476341' first='Tavares' last='Harrington'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p>
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<p>Harrington continues to sit at the top of the class among defensive backs. He has size, length, fluidity, and elite athleticism. Very good ball skills and instincts. Makes plays on the ball in the air when playing off coverage. Smooth footwork that has a smooth backpedal and can flip and run to the ball when needed to make a tackle. Makes game changing plays! Flows so easily to the ball. Sound footwork and technique in coverage knowing how to use his length to his advantage getting his hands on balls for picks or batting them down. He had 3 interceptions, 6 TFL, 50 tackles, 9 pass break ups, 1 sack, and 1 touchdown.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335357' first='Raheem' last='Floyd'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p>
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<p>Floyd is 6'1” corner that is a rangy corner that is willing to come up and make a tackle. Fluid hips in coverage being able to make plays on the ball on a consistent basis. Has all the physical tools you look for at the P4 level.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1351662' first='Justin' last='Johnson'] (Evanston)</strong></p>
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<p>Johnson is a 6'1” 180 pound defensive back who brings great length and instincts to the table. Can lay the hammer in the run game. Makes plays on the ball downfield. Smooth cover guy at corner that has excellent footwork and feel.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104954' first='Darrell' last='Mattison'] (Morgan Park)</strong></p>
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<p>Mattison is the top safety in the country. Impact player that makes plays downfield with his athleticism high pointing balls on the back end. Explodes to the ball and tracks it well in the air. He is a playmaker on the back end that gets interception, knock out hits, and breaks up passes. Also brings pop as a kick returner. Stock is on the rise!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='811647' first='Jake' last='Thies'] (Fenwick)</strong></p>
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<p>Thies is an absolute dog! The 6'0” 185 pound safety was a one man wrecking ball in the state title game recording 18 tackles, 1 interception, 161 offensive yards, and 2 touchdowns in a win over East St. Louis. He is a ball hawk that flies to the ball knocking out opponents, wrapping up low, and making plays on the ball.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1160641' first='Jabarri' last='Lofton'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p>
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<p>Lofton is a jumbo safety that looks like a linebacker with DB tools. Thumper coming up against the run making plays vs the run. Tackles low filling the hole against the run. Runs with purpose to the ball. Violent player on the back end that colleges love!</p>
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