Playmaking DB’s: Range and Ball Skills?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We all love the DB play at the safety or cornerback position. They have the range to cover the opponent but also to come downhill to make tackles. Take a look below at what other skills played a big impact in their game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2155071"],"_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-69d1d3aab853d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2155071' first='Brandon' last='Shupak'] is a SS that has the skill set to come downhill and tackle with authority. Nevertheless, he is a smart player that recognizes plays quickly to attack upon with aggression. Shupak also has outstanding sideline-to-sideline speed that shows consistently throughout his film. No doubt, he could fill in as a LB because of how many snaps he played down in the box. Certainly Shupak is a player that can match up in coverage on receivers showing good hip fluidity. A continuation as a deep safety at tracking the deep ball will be key at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22710284/6910f1c474301bea69fafee9' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d1d3aab8728"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a great time at <a href="https://twitter.com/RPIFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPIFootball</a> today checking out the campus. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBarbieri?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBarbieri</a> for inviting me up and thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/connorlugo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@connorlugo</a> for showing me around. Excited to learn more about RPI in the future! <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RPIAthletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RPIAthletics</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZyFrzhfAHZ">pic.twitter.com/ZyFrzhfAHZ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2155071' first='Brandon' last='Shupak'] (@BrandonShupak15) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonShupak15/status/2038047144716775724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2103985"],"_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-69d1d3aab8789"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2164515' first='Dominic' last='Ceccarelli'] is a player that showed balance, smarts, and quickness for his age. Evidently, as a DB, he is able to react to routes and balls thrown with a lot of anticipation. He also shows a willingness to come downhill and contribute as a tackler. Further at the WR position, his skill set is to make strong catches downfield and to get open on double moves, are strong traits to build off of. Cecarelli was utilized on a variety of routes, including quick bubbles, outs, posts, and corner routes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/27155048/69248e8c0d4fda37419cff2a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d1d3aab87b3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2165448,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mason Kozlowski","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"150","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cicero North Syracuse ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d1d3aab887b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mason Kozlowski is a DB and WR that has experience to gain but shows a lot of talent. At both positions, the quickness and agility are there. He had many snaps at WR where his ability to get out was clear. What was also present was his ability to adjust and come up on opponents in space. In like manner, we saw this on quick passes when Kozlowski recognized quick passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26591347/690f8fb390223eab69d3b63e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d1d3aab88a7"} /--> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some highlights from Pylon Philly. Next up Prep Redzone PA. <a href="https://t.co/Ia5BCfgGb1">pic.twitter.com/Ia5BCfgGb1</a></p>&mdash; Mason Kozlowski (@Masonkozlowski) <a href="https://twitter.com/Masonkozlowski/status/2037600214157005068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2042010"],"_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-69d1d3aab88f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2042010' first='Amir' last='Fandal'] is a young cornerback with a number of standout traits. Specifically, Fandal has a sticky ability in man coverage. He can stick foot-to-foot with receivers at any length of the field. His foot quickness and speed are impactful, allowing him to jump routes and recover effectively. The ball skills to react to the football and turn his head down the field were present as well. This is a strong CB that has the traits to develop if improvement continues.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/26404485/68e462f6166a30b97d8c6c11' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d1d3aab891c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2165778,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2122895' first='Darquin' last='Windom Jr'].","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"156","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"McQuaid Jesuit ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d30c51da874"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2122895' first='Darquin' last='Windom Jr']. is an experienced CB who has an aggressive demeanor in his play to attack after the football. He shows natural ability to track the ball downfield and convert opportunities into INT's. Nonetheless, Windom Jr. has fluid hips, quick feet, and balance all around in coverage. Moreover, you can see that he is a very talented zone CB that shines in Cover 3 and 4 drops. Additionally, Windom Jr.'s versatility allows him to contribute in multiple roles, lining up both as a boundary and slot corner. No doubt a CB that should continue to excel heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20581216/69124f15b961307c3427cf7d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69d30c51dad79"} /-->