Evaluating Arkansas Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the off-season transitions into full swing with camps, weight training, 7-on-7s, and more, we will break down each position as we evaluate future prospects. Here are five defensive back prospects to watch closely:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305567"],"_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-697f6cb05092c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1305567' first='Tony' last='Bradley'] continues to be one of the top defensive backs in his class. He displays good fluidity in transitioning and staying vertical against his opponent. He showcases good COD and read/react ability, allowing him to stay inside the hip pocket of his opponent off breaks. I expect him to garner more attention in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tonybradleyyy5/status/1934453528531014016?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/tonybradleyyy5/status/1934453528531014016?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1472448"],"_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-697f6cb050998"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1472448' first='Dekedrius' last='Jeffery'] is another Pine Bluff defensive back to watch this off-season. He's a solid man-to-man corner with the ability to stay close on breaks. Keep an eye on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1702416"],"_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-697f6cb0509e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1702416' first='Jordan' last='Johnson'] continues to work and develop over time. He's a physical defensive back with solid closing speed downhill. Johnson shows solid angles and foot quickness in space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jordan733826961/status/2015546249198321879?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/Jordan733826961/status/2015546249198321879?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2035648"],"_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-697f6cb050a27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2035648' first='Desmond' last='Martin'] is a young prospect to add to the recruiting board. He was one of our Freshman All-State members in 2025. He primarily plays the safety spot with experience at corner as well. Martin is a hard-hitting defender who consistently arrives at the catch point thanks to his solid read-and-react ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Desmond98670672/status/1981801984392147250?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/Desmond98670672/status/1981801984392147250?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1974777"],"_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-697f6cb050a6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1974777' first='Jalen' last='Brown'] has next-level potential. He's versatile in the secondary, able to play both corner and safety in the deep thirds. Brown displays solid COD and lateral quickness when transitioning to cover in man or attack downhill against the run. Add him to your board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JalenBrownVB/status/1981161347489706468?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/JalenBrownVB/status/1981161347489706468?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->