New Names Emerge Among 2028 Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the unveiling of the latest 2028 Rankings in Illinois the list has been expanded in a major way from 110 players to 300 prospects!  Here we dive into the top new Defensive Backs in the new rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2114373"],"_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-69a34c90c0916"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evans put some nice tape together at the JV level.  Fluid and athletic corner with good ball skills.  Racked up multiple interceptions this past season along with deflections. Quickness and good use of hands.  Works well in press coverage having the ability to change gears so quickly.  Uses the sideline as his friend. Cover corner with a lot of upside!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140330"],"_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-69a34c90c0999"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crowley is a 6'2" 180 pound corner that is coming off an impressive season racking up 47 tackles and 3 interceptions on varsity as a sophomore.  Makes plays on the ball in the form of picks especially in the redzone.  Jumps routes driving on the ball separating it from the receiver or getting his hand in there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1052361"],"_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-69a34c90c0a01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewis is a safety that is impactful in coverage over the middle of the field reeling in interceptions. Can also make plays as a tackler whether it is blitzing the QB or getting TFLs. Speed, size, and athleticism are all checked boxes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120028"],"_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-69a34c90c0a5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Safety that can cover in the flat, runs well to the ball downhill against the run, and can even play a little corner. Knocks down passes on the back end. Bats down passes.  Combination of coverage and run stuffing is intriguing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2007752"],"_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-69a34c90c0ab5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones is a 5'11" defensive back from Bremen that is an intriguing corner.  Sound technique and has quick movements.  Uses the sideline as his friend. Very good on in breaking routes as he drives on the ball for PBU or interceptions.  Fluid footwork and comes up in run support.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140331"],"_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-69a34c90c0b09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morrow brings toughness on the back end.  Plays with physicality driving on the ball as a nickel corner or safety. Makes plays on the ball when it is in the air going after it aggressively. Tackles well in space with ferocity. Sifts through junk to make tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More New DB Added to Rankings<br></strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1902831' first='Triston' last='Wesley'] (Champaign Central)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1688692' first='Jordan' last='Holmes'] (Evanston)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2140429' first='Cortlen' last='Blake'] (Champaign Centennial)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1530895' first='Donovan' last='Wells'] (Benet)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2140430' first='Isaiah' last='Scott'] (Plainfield South)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='971807' first='Noah' last='Turner'] (Carmel)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2140431' first='Bob' last='Sanders'] (Loyola)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1688258' first='Mason' last='Mahone'] (St. Laurence)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2140434' first='Anthony' last='Joseph'] (Glenbrook South)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2140435' first='Matthew' last='Ravenscroft'] (Stevenson)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1626759' first='Landon' last='Wiggins'] (Belleville Althoff)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->