Robinson Report: Ohio’s 2028 No Fly Zone

<p>Ohio's 2028 defensive back group is already shaping up to be one of the more exciting position groups in the state. There is length, speed, ball production, Power Four upside, and a lot of young players already getting college attention early in the process. This group has a chance to be special because they are not all built the same. Some are long outside corners, some can play safety, some are true athletes, and others bring track speed and two-way ability to the secondary. This is Ohio's 2028 “No Fly Zone,” and these are defensive backs college coaches need to have on the radar.</p>   <p></p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1922520' first='Damontae' last='Butler'] — DB — Pickerington North — 6'0, 155 — 2028</strong></h3>   <p>Butler is one of the longer defensive backs in Ohio's 2028 class and a prospect with the frame and coverage upside to keep climbing. He has already earned multiple Division I offers, and the early attention makes sense when you consider his tools. Butler has the length to play outside, the athletic ability to stay connected in coverage,e and the reach to make plays at the catch point. As he continues to add strength and polish his technique, he has a chance to become one of the better cover corners in the state. He is the type of defensive back who can make quarterbacks hesitate before throwing to his side. <strong>X: @_Taebutler24 / @1Taebutler | Hudl: [player_tooltip player_id='1922520' first='Damontae' last='Butler']</strong></p>   <p></p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sean Torbert — DB/ATH — Cincinnati Princeton — 5'10, 160 — 2028</strong></h3>   <p>Torbert is one of the fastest-rising defensive backs in Southwest Ohio and brings the kind of competitive edge you want in the secondary. He plays with confidence, wit, ch, and urgency, and he has the ball skills to make plays when quarterbacks test him. Torbert already has double-digit Division I offers, including major programs, and his recruitment is moving fast. What stands out is how natural he looks breaking on the football. He can play in coverage, trigger downhill, and project as a corner, safety, or nickel depending on the defensive system. Torbert has the mentality of a defensive back who wants to be challenged, and that is what separates good players from real cover guys. <strong>X: @SeanTorbert__5 | Hudl: [player_tooltip player_id='1721003' first='Key'Sean' last='Torbert']/Sean Torbert </strong></p>   <p></p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167344' first='Jaylen' last='Edwards'] — DB/ATH — Cleveland Glenville — 2028</strong></h3>   <p>Edwards is another Glenville athlete who fits the tradition of tough, fast, and confident defensive backs from that program. He brings versatility because he can impact the game in the secondary, on offense,e and in the return game. Edwards has already earned multiple Division I offers, including Power Four attention, and he has the type of athletic profile that makes him easy to project. He moves well in space, closes ground quickly, and plays with the confidence you expect from a Glenville defensive back. The stage is never too big for players from that program, and Edwards already looks like one of the next young names to know in Northeast Ohio. <strong>X: @JaylenEdwards2_ | Hudl: [player_tooltip player_id='1167344' first='Jaylen' last='Edwards']</strong></p>   <p></p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='437939' first='Marquis' last='Ray'] — DB/ATH — Pickerington North — 5'11, 175 — 2028</strong></h3>   <p>Ray gives Pickerington North another serious defensive athlete in the 2028 class. He is a strong, confident, and versatile prospect who can help in the secondary and also make plays as an offensive athlete. Ray already holds multiple Division I offers, and he plays like a prospect who understands the moment. He has the build to be physical, the athleticism to cover, and the football IQ to play with purpose rather than just relying on talent. What I like about Ray is that he brings a complete defensive back profile. He can cover, compete, tackle,c and find the football. That combination makes him one of the Central Ohio names to keep an eye on in this class. <strong>X: @RealQuisMode | Hudl: [player_tooltip player_id='437939' first='Marquis' last='Ray']</strong></p>   <p></p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2127868' first='Cordale' last='Scott Jr']. — DB/ATH — Cleveland Glenville — 5'10, 170 — 2028</strong></h3>   <p>Scott is a fast, competitive Glenville athlete with the traits to continue developing into a real defensive back prospect. He already has a Division I offer from Miami (OH), and his speed shows up when you watch how quickly he can close space. Scott's offensive background helps him on defense because he understands routes, timing, and how receivers attack leverage. His track speed ggives himthe aability to recover and his Glenville background gives him the competitive edge you want iin an player tasked with coveringbig games. As he continues to refine his technique, Scott has a chance to become one of the more talked-about defensive backs in the 2028 class. <strong>X: @CordaleScottJr1 | Hudl: [player_tooltip player_id='2127868' first='Cordale' last='Scott Jr'].</strong></p>   <p></p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1924701' first='Major' last='Dewberry'] — DB/ATH — Trotwood-Madison — 6'2, 170 — 2028</strong></h3>   <p>Dewberry is a long defensive back from Trotwood-Madison who fits perfectly in this “No Fly Zone” group because of his size, frame, and projection. At 6-foot-2, 170 pounds, he already has the length college coaches look for in the secondary, and he brings the versatility to project as a corner, safety, or bigger matchup defender. Dewberry already holds three Division I offers, and that early attention shows that programs see the upside. What makes him intriguing is how much room he still has to grow into his body and his game. Long defensive backs are valuable, especially when they can cover space and challenge throws at the catch point. Dewberry has the tools to become one of the better rising defensive backs in Ohio's 2028 class. <strong>X: @iiammajor__ | Hudl: [player_tooltip player_id='1924701' first='Major' last='Dewberry']</strong></p>

Ohio's 2028 defensive back group is already shaping up to be one of the more exciting position groups in the state. There is length, speed, ball production, Power Four upside, and a lot of young players already getting college attention early in the process. This group has a chance to be special because they are not all built the same. Some are long outside corners, some can play safety, some are true athletes, and others bring track speed and two-way ability to the secondary. This is Ohio's 2028 “No Fly Zone,” and these are defensive backs college coaches need to have on the radar.