2028 Rankings Review: Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Friendly reminder when subscribing to use my code Frederick30 for a discount</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2161385,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/image_e11205.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2161385" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Once again the defensive back was amongst the strongest for this class as we have four in our top ten. We also had 6 more crack our top 100 overall, needless to say this may be the deepest position group for Virginia 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672675"],"_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-69ca87393c43c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pridgeon is awesome and has been for a couple years with the Stone Bridge Bulldogs. Back to Back cycles where he claimed our number 2 spot overall, he currently holds over 20 FBS offers. Coming off a sophomore campaign where he had 73 tackles 2 sacks and 10 pass break ups, he has long been a star over out in Ashburn. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LangstonPri/status/2003658149446975535?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/LangstonPri/status/2003658149446975535?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1639052"],"_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-69ca87393c4af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smoot retained his third overall ranking with this update, he has been making quite the highlight reel of plays during the 7v7 circuits. He truly is one of one and will have an established role on both sides of the ball over at Loudoun Sports Academy. Had to show his one handed interception below again just to remind you in case you were wondering.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CalebJsmoot/status/2028616607774265496?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/CalebJsmoot/status/2028616607774265496?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529374"],"_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-69ca87393c4fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1529374' first='Kymani' last='Bridge'] was a star prior to enrolling at Saint James Academy last year and he proved it this past season with the Strivers. Bridge has offers ranging from Syracuse to Minnesota and he should reach double digits in this department before his junior year begins. He has a pretty solid argument to taking the number 1 spot for this position group. Look for him to be Saint James number 1 corner as they move forward with their National level schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1661405"],"_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-69ca87393c546"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We have mentioned this before but Stone Bridge has an absurdly loaded 2028 group that includes [player_tooltip player_id='1661405' first='Kaden' last='Golston'] checking in at 9th overall. Golston was a second team all state selection last year and he too has a plethora offers that seem to meet no end. He is 6'2 and has a deep talented family pool so the chances of this kid being successful at the next level are very high. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kaden_Golston/status/2033703678259925349?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/Kaden_Golston/status/2033703678259925349?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1566389"],"_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-69ca87393c58c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jamil Metts had a nice breakdown of Westfield superstar [player_tooltip player_id='2135046' first='Malachi' last='Lee'] last week below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em> very electric recording in 1,400 plus all-purpose yards with 7 interceptions and not only that he is also the unanimous 1st team all-region punt returner. Evaluating Lee film on offense he has great hands and very crisp route running which makes him a true weapon for his quarterback. It does not matter if he lines up on the outside or in the slot Lee will still make a play and the ball will be in his hands regardless of the coverage. His jump ball ability is unmatched because he will come down with it and good luck to anyone who is guarding him one on one. On the Defensive side of the ball for Lee has very fluid hips and can get out of his breaks at a very fast rate and comes downhill quick which led him to 7 interceptions and 68 tackles recorded on the season. At 6'2" 185 he has very quick feet and blazing speed for his build, Lee vision is remarkably the best on the field.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->