STOCK RISERS: 2027 DBs See Rankings Boost

These 2027 DBs should see a bump in the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings..    A big, instinctive defensive back who can play all over the secondary, Fountain has enough size and speed to lock down receivers on the perimeter while bringing a physical element against the run. The big 6-foot-3 175-pounder plays closes quickly on the ball-carrier and can deliver a big hit when making a tackle. He shows impressive ball skills down the field along with natural athleticism. He already looks like a D1-player and is currently committed to South Carolina. The Warner Robins native at Northside (GA) delivered 32 tackles as a junior last season with four INTs in coverage. He'll see a significant boost towards the top-30 in the next Prep Redzone rankings.     An Atlanta-area defensive back from South Fulton was Westlake (GA) who should see a giant bump in the next rankings update is [player_tooltip player_id='2077405' first='Brandon' last='Allen Jr.'] He's a lengthy, athletic defensive back who can also turn around and make big plays at receiver. In the secondary, Allen Jr brings a physical presence who plays hard and knows how to make a big tackle on the perimeter. He's fresh off a really strong junior season and is currently committed to Mississippi State. His lock-down potential in coverage and the ability to tackle consistently should see him fly up the rankings next months.     Making a giant jump up the latest rankings is of of Buford's top defenders. Nuckles, a quick-reacting, technically-sound cornerback, is fresh off a dependable season for the state-champion Wolves. A consistent cover-corner who has no problem being physical against the run, Nuckles was a consistent defender who did his job all season long for one of the state's top defenses, His recruitment is taking off, and so will his next Prep Redzone ranking. As a junior last season for the mighty Wolves, Nuckles made 44 tackles, four TFLs and four INTs to go along with seven pass-deflections. He's a breakout prospect to keep a close eye on moving forward.     A small-town athlete who can make a big play in all three phases of the game, Johnson is an electric runner with a natural feel for the game. He's one of the fastest players in that area of South Georgia who made play after play all over the field throughout the 2025 season. He's making a gigantic jump up the 2027 Prep Redzone rankings after securing 29 tackles and picking off five passes in coverage. On offense, the dynamic athlete caught 38 passes for 828 yards and 11 touchdowns. He's now ranked as one of the very top prospects across South Georgia for the 2027 class.     Once again, Caldwell is climbing up the 2027 Prep Redzone rankings. The dynamic Parkview (GA) athlete will move inside of the top-20 in the spring update after a big junior season where he showed versatility, big-play ability, and natural athleticism. He can pick off passes in coverage, sack the quarterback from the cornerback position, make a big hit on the ball-carrier, and make an impact on special teams. A true weapon no matter where he's lined up, Caldwell showed last season where he's one of the state's top defensive back prospects. He ended his junior season with 38 tackles, two sacks, one INT returned for a touchdown, and two forced fumbles. He also ran for over 260 yards and six touchdowns while returning one kick back for a score.

These 2027 DBs should see a bump in the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings..