2028 Rankings Risers: SoCal Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["977697"],"_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-6a73cb3a88931"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams had 47 tackles with three interceptions including a pick-six this season for Santa Margarita.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are no easy throws for quarterbacks when Williams is on the field and he challenges any ball that is near him. He jumps routes and closes to the ball very quickly, including closing windows when there is separation initially. Williams is fluid with his hips and can stay in the hip pocket of anyone in man coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has offers from Alabama, Michigan, Ole Miss, USC and Notre Dame among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Caron21Williams/status/2078972941732295167?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Caron21Williams/status/2078972941732295167?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621228"],"_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-6a73cb3a889e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hicks had 62 tackles, three forced fumbles and five interceptions for Mission Viejo last season after transferring from Santa Margarita.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is excellent in man coverage and has the closing speed to frequently jump routes and get interceptions. Hicks is a twitchy athlete with good instincts who often jumps routes and prevents routes from developing. He has the quick feet to stay with receivers and not have to be too physical and draw flags.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hicks recently cut his list down to eight schools: Alabama, Miami, Ole Miss, Oregon, Oklahoma, Texas A&amp;M, UCLA and USC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JordanHicksss/status/2078550265561780282?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JordanHicksss/status/2078550265561780282?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621220"],"_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-6a73cb3a88a64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nash had 24 tackles with an interception as a sophomore for St. John Bosco this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He excels in single-high or two-high coverages and is a physical safety who can play in the box when needed. Nash is a physical safety who can fly up the field to stop the run and takes good pursuit angles. He covers a lot of the field in zone coverage and has good ball skills. Nash has offers from Ohio State, Cal, UCLA and Oklahoma among many others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BrandonNashJr/status/2069946406878711982?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BrandonNashJr/status/2069946406878711982?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717694"],"_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-6a73cb3a88ae9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washington had 66 tackles with two interceptions for Orange Lutheran this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His physical traits are outstanding with his length and speed to match. He is a safety by nature but played some corner at the Battle at the Beach tournament and showed some versatility in man coverage. On film, he covers a lot of the field as a zone safety and is one of the better open field tacklers as a defensive back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washington has offers from Miami, USC, Arizona State and Washington among others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/washingtoncjaay/status/2065168409797787935?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/washingtoncjaay/status/2065168409797787935?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717686"],"_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-6a73cb3a88b62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bishop had 39 tackles, three pass deflections and three interceptions for Mater Dei last season and he earned All-County honors from the Orange County Register.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He projects as a safety at the college level but can play corner as well and he excels in press man coverage. Bishop is physical at the line of scrimmage, has good ball skills at the point of attack and has good recovery length. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a corner who can line up outside or in the slot and excels in press man coverage. Bishop has good ball skills and good recovery downfield. Ohio State, USC, Oregon, Miami and Notre Dame have offered him among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tbishop_0/status/2066707119735550294?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/tbishop_0/status/2066707119735550294?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717751"],"_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-6a73cb3a88bde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coleman had 71 tackles with a forced fumble for Serra last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has positional versatility and I think he works best as a safety but he can be a nickel as well and play in the box a bit. Coleman reads plays quickly and closes to the ball very quickly. In run support, he is a hard hitter who takes good angles to the ball. He has offers from USC, Oregon, UCLA and Oklahoma among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DerrickColeman/status/2056430874145779744?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DerrickColeman/status/2056430874145779744?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717758"],"_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-6a73cb3a88c58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pollard had 45 tackles with a fumble recovery and three interceptions for Loyola last season as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He earned MVP honors at the UCLA camp and showed excellent ability to mirror receivers in the one-on-one period. Pollard transitions well with good hip fluidity and has recovery length to close open windows quickly. He has offers from Arizona, North Carolina and Arizona State among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/leeky1m/status/2064124463214628900?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/leeky1m/status/2064124463214628900?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1044406"],"_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-6a73cb3a88cd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robinson had 39 tackles, a fumble recovery and five pass deflections for Downey last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a physical corner for a guy his size at the point of attack and reads offenses very well. Robinson closes to the ball fast and is just the right amount of physical without drawing flags. He is a good run defender who can set the edge and easily dodge blocks from receivers. Robinson has offers from Utah, BYU and Cal among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jordan_R562/status/2046443801800319124?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jordan_R562/status/2046443801800319124?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717734"],"_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-6a73cb3a88d4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edwards is a speedy guy who runs a 10.7 in the 100 meters and is an excellent athlete who can jump crazy high on 50/50 balls. He excels in man coverage and is a good cover two corner as well. Edwards is physical at the point of attack and often jumps routes or reroutes receivers. Miami and Cal have offered him among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CoachDMinor/status/2083695597455024480?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CoachDMinor/status/2083695597455024480?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->