Top 20 Arkansas Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the current top 20 defensive backs in the state of Arkansas based on a combination of factors. Those factors include size, traits, potential at the next level, film, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#1</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["403107"],"_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-6a0736ebec257"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='403107' first='Aaron' last='Austin III'] is a prospect to add to the recruiting board. His offer list is wide, having schools from both D1 and D2 recruit him. He's a fluid defensive back with a very good sideline-to-sideline motor and good athletic ability. Good mental processing due to pre- and post-snap reading. Austin displays good footwork and technique with very good hip fluidity in his backpedal and transitions to stick with his man vertically or on breaks, staying inside the hip pocket of the receiver and not allowing any room for separation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/primetimeTrey3/status/2047139851615474108?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/primetimeTrey3/status/2047139851615474108?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#2</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1683284"],"_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-6a0736ebec2f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1683284' first='Ashton' last='Jones'] has been a drastic riser this off-season after dominating in 2025. Expect a major rise in our rankings this June. He plays with a high motor, chasing down ball carriers with solid angles at all field levels. Jones displays solid read and react ability in the deep thirds. He demonstrates solid burst and change of direction, giving him the ability to position himself to challenge the catch point and force a PBU over the top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AshtonJones000/status/2054316543337468239?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AshtonJones000/status/2054316543337468239?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#3</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206735"],"_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-6a0736ebec365"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1206735' first='Terriun' last='Jones'] adds to a talented and deep defensive back room at Bryant. He displays good read-and-react ability to break on the ball quickly and force PBU's. He's physical in Press, slowing down routes and displacing them. Jones doesn't allow much room for separation off breaks due to good awareness, COD, balance, and burst to stay inside the hip pocket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TerriunJ_/status/2051749401589072271?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TerriunJ_/status/2051749401589072271?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#4</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2081823"],"_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-6a0736ebec3c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2081823' first='Tanner' last='Simmons'] has committed to Harding but possesses D1 talent. He's a physical, hard-hitting safety who can play in the deep thirds or line up inside the box, showcasing his scheme versatility. Simmons displays the ability to read and react effectively, as well as attack downhill with good foot speed and angles in pursuit. He's strong and smart in zone coverage, transitioning, and challenging the catch point effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TannerSimmons30/status/2051004380824924652?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TannerSimmons30/status/2051004380824924652?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#5</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2035648"],"_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-6a0736ebec41d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2035648' first='Desmond' last='Martin'] has flown onto the radar this off-season and for good reason. He primarily plays the safety spot with experience at off-ball corner. Martin is a hard-hitting defender who consistently arrives at the catch point due to his solid read-and-react ability and burst. He has offers from Arkansas and Memphis. After another strong showing this upcoming season, he'll likely rise in our rankings once again. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Desmond98670672/status/2050340917710614965?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Desmond98670672/status/2050340917710614965?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6-20</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='1636088' first='Roy' last='Holmes'] (Little Rock Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='2110096' first='Jatavion' last='Wilson'] (Blytheville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='2049191' first='Ethan' last='Lauryea'] (Little Rock Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='1689966' first='Dariyon' last='Summons'] (Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='1205934' first='Kyrin' last='Grimes'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='1620687' first='Bryson' last='Williams'] (Conway)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='2133040' first='Malik' last='Shipp'] (Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='2113192' first='Jay'Shon' last='Goodwin'] (Hamburg)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14. [player_tooltip player_id='1397799' first='Keenan' last='Rudd'] (Conway)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='1657787' first='Masada' last='Williams'] (Fayetteville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16. [player_tooltip player_id='1192124' first='[player_tooltip player_id='1192048' first='Toiree' last='']' last='Enlow-Moore'] (Little Rock Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17. [player_tooltip player_id='1206047' first='Aaron' last='Freeman'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>18. [player_tooltip player_id='1305567' first='Tony' last='Bradley'] (Pine Bluff)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>19. [player_tooltip player_id='1036925' first='Collin' last='Neal'] (Pulaski Academy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>20. [player_tooltip player_id='1606954' first='Baron' last='Witcher'] (Bentonville West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->