New Sleeper 2028 Prospects To Know On Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These sleeper 2028 defenders are in store for fantastic junior seasons...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1208513"],"_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-6a2971eb9f478"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic two-way athlete in Atlanta who can be a difference maker at both wide receiver and defensive back, Bailey is a 2028 athlete who shined in coverage last season, just like his Hall-of-Fame father, Champ Bailey. The athletic 5-foot-10 170-pounder shows strong instincts, toughness, and natural playmaking ability. While helping out on offense, Bailey proved to be one of the top 2028 defensive backs in the area, making 41 tackles and taking two INTs back for touchdowns. Additionally, the fast-rising athlete also broke up 10 passes in coverage and scored 11 total touchdowns last year as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1664203"],"_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-6a2971eb9f4ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fundamentally sound, hard-hitting North Georgia defensive back on the rise, Johnson showed he's a dependable defender last season as am sophomore while playing alongside many other talented defenders. He plays hard, tackles well, and knows how to break up passes in coverage. Playing against really talented offense, Johnson held his own last season as he made 54 tackles, four TFLs and eight pass-breakups to go along with one forced fumble. The 6-foot-0 170-pounder has easy Power Four talent and earned recent offers from Wake Forest and Boston College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2115748"],"_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-6a2971eb9f53c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another playmaking defensive back in the Atlanta seeing his recruitment pick up, Davis added a major offer from the Georgia Bulldogs this week after impressive at a camp in Athens. The sure-handed safety is a ball-hawk in coverage who picked off four passes last season to go along with 47 tackles and three forced fumbles. Just a sophomore, Davis was one of the more productive defensive backs in the region last fall. He plays hard, wraps up consistently, and knows how to make plays against the pass. Look for the 5-foot-1 175-pounder to see more major offers come his way down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2225366"],"_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-6a2971eb9f580"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Staying in Atlanta, [player_tooltip player_id='2225366' first='Langston' last='Hakeem'] at Woodward Academy has to be in the conversation as one of the top 2028 defensive backs in the city after a dominant sophomore season where he picked off an eye-opening six passes in coverage. The playmaking safety covers a lot of ground and consistently finds his way to the ball. He shows dependable hands and natural playmaking ability, making a giant impact on a loaded Woodward Academy. As good as he was last year, making 39 tackles in addition to his six picks, Hakeem should be even better as a junior in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1970710"],"_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-6a2c0dfb60c7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A max-effort defensive end still flying under the radar, Kehinde may not have ideal size, but he plays hard and consistently finds his way to the football. The Cobb County defender at Pebblebrook was one of the region's most productive defenders last fall and did it as a sophomore. The impactful defensive lineman stands at 6-foot-1 and around 250 pounds who opened a lot of eyes as a sophomore last year, making 40 tackles, 10 TFLs and an impressive seven sacks. He's a 2028 defender on the rise who should see offers come his way down the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->