Five 2029 South Florida DBs that could be elite on the next level

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive back is arguably the prime position in the Sunshine State. Year after year, some of the best of the best from the position group hail from South Florida. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 class is already building some elite athletes who play in the secondary. Here is a look at some of the top-tier defensive backs from the upcoming sophomores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2253415,"_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-6a614a165ba92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The former Fort Lauderdale Dillard Panther has a good sense of where to be in zone coverage and reacts to the ball quickly to prevent receptions. The physical corner is an above-average tackler who hits with authority to jar the football loose from ball carriers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brinson also displays excellent recovery speed and seems to get his head around at the right moments to make plays on the ball. The upcoming sophomore can take it the distance with the football in his hands as he has shown he can be dangerous as a returner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Texas, Texas A&amp;M</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26366661/692d0f1b266f7c1db18258be">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26366661/692d0f1b266f7c1db18258be</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2206482"],"_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-6a614a165baff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a natural ball hawk who seems to always find his way to the football. The young talent reacts to the ball quickly and can change direction with assertiveness due to his high-level balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He does an excellent job of making plays on the ball without committing penalties, as his strong hands slap the ball away. He is also solid in run support, often making form tackles in space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26781994/68f16875950ebcfe34b0cad1">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26781994/68f16875950ebcfe34b0cad1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2253416,"_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-6a614a165bb50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Milcent already sheds blockers at a high level to make tackles. He seems to diagnose plays quickly and steps up quickly to stop ball carriers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has a great understanding of where to be to make plays and seems to have a high football IQ. The corner sees the field well, which enables him to also play safety at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Maryland, Miami, USF</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26883702/6944b788fe3272e54109d824">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26883702/6944b788fe3272e54109d824</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2253417,"_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-6a614a165bb9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The former Plantation DB has all of the physical traits to be elite. His closing speed to the football is top-tier, and he often makes plays on the ball without committing a penalty if he's in the vicinity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He excels as a safety in cover one or two and can high-point the football to come down with interceptions. O'Neal also does well in disguising coverage, often baiting quarterbacks into incompletions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Nebraska, Texas A&amp;M</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/28191957/69ecac0968518b96856cd9b6">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/28191957/69ecac0968518b96856cd9b6</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2253418,"_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-6a614a165bbe8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas has great ball skills and can take interceptions the distance at any given moment. He does a great job of positioning his body to fend off receivers and consistently gets his head around to prevent being called for pass interference. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas can be physical in man coverage and can run stride for stride with receivers on deep routes. He does a great job of anticipating where the ball will be thrown and, even when beat in coverage, has the speed to recover and make a play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Kentucky, Louisville, Nebraska, Pitt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22386462/691d2e3ea9366981227895fb">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22386462/691d2e3ea9366981227895fb</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->