New 2027 Names Emerge in Defensive Backfield

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were a lot of big debuts in our latest 2027 rankings in the defensive backfield!&nbsp; We look at them here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105075' first='Cashmere' last='Coleman'] (Nazareth)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1” 180 pound corner had 42 tackles, 13 PBUs, 2 interceptions, 4 TFLS, and 1 kick return touchdown.&nbsp; The size and length really jumps out on film.&nbsp; Like the instincts tht he plays with making impact plays with interceptions, jumping routes to make tackles, and wins in contested situations.&nbsp; Gets off blocks to make tackles in open field.&nbsp; Smooth footwork and change of direction.&nbsp; Makes plays on the ball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104987' first='Brandon' last='Rogers'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rogers is a 5'10” defensive back that was the glue piece for the Caravan secondary as he had 70 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 2 interceptions, and 3 PBUs.&nbsp; Safety or nickel that has excellent instincts.&nbsp; Jumps in front of receivers to make plays.&nbsp; Seemed to always come up in big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1865423' first='Connor' last='Hites'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hites is a hard hitting safety that flies in front the back end to make tackles near the line of scrimmage.&nbsp; Takes good angles and is a sound tackler with his technique.&nbsp; Very productive junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2114145' first='Reid' last='Williams'] (Libertyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is a 6'1” 190 pound strong safety.&nbsp; Comes across face of receiver to get pick.&nbsp; Physical tackler.&nbsp; Impacts on special teams in coverage units.&nbsp; Fills the hole in the run game bringing down runners low and with sound technique.&nbsp; Good speed to the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2077543' first='Camren' last='Loghmani'] (Oswego)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loghmani had 40 solo tackles, 42 assisted, 10 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 1 INT, 1 TD, and 1 block punt this year.&nbsp; Projects as a strong safety that can make game changing plays with the way he covers and tackles in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More New Additions to DBs<br></strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1941205' first='Ryan' last='Kennedy'] (Oswego)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1719142' first='Travell' last='Williams'] (TF South)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2105076' first='Mitchell' last='Potts'] (Normal Community)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1958353' first='Jekyven' last='Edmonson'] (Byron)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1361840' first='Rick' last='Miller'] (New Trier)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2105138' first='Braylen' last='Howland'] (Batavia)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2105144' first='Kyle' last='Keyser'] (St. Rita)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2105148' first='Zion' last='Thomas'] (Kankakee)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2105149' first='Henry' last='Jager'] (Chicago Christian)<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->