2027 Defensive Backs To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This class is loaded with talent. The defensive backs crew in this bunch is special. Here are some players you should know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1237975' first='DJ' last='Perkins']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perkins is a cornerback from McComb who has been contributing to his varsity squad since he was a freshman. He is a player who does things well on both sides of the football. He is also known for being a pest in the secondary. This kid is going to cover up your wide receiver. This is a kid who you are not going to want to sleep on this season. This dude gets it done on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Crayden Shannon</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shannon is a stud from Saltillo High School who you need to know. He is a 6-foot, 185-pound player who is expected to be a safety on the next level. He is already picking up division one offers. Shannon also knows how to compete when he is on the field. You are not going to see him shying away from the top prospects. He wants to get in that action to prove that he is a player who can keep up with the best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1238814' first='Jaiwon' last='Williams']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is a safety from Mendenhall High School who has also been contributing to his varsity squad since he was a freshman. This is a kid who knows how to defend the ball when it is in the air. He is a prospect who has lined up at cornerback and has lined up at safety. At this point, it is not certain which position that he will play on the next level. It is just a fact that he is one of the top players in the state for the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1717154' first='Jalon' last='Oliver']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oliver is a defensive back from Winona who you want to know. This is a guy who does a great job of covering up receivers. It is looking like Oliver is going to be a cornerback on the next level. His ability to mirror receivers shows that he has some good hips and good feet. He is also a corner who knows how to let his hands follow his feet. This is a kid you want to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->