March Rankings Update: 2025 Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have officially released another rankings update in the state of Arkansas for the class of 2025. In this article, we will showcase the 2025 linebackers with some analysis. Over the next month, I will breakdown these rankings by position in each class with other segments included.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2495","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","state":"2456","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6613fa5bed596"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["236139"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e180 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Backu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernLittle Rock Parkview defensive back u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022 data-ol-has-click-handler=u0022u0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eOmarion Robinsonu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e brings impressive speed and athleticism to the secondary. Robinson is the 1st rated overall player and 1st overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He display good footwork and technique with excellent hip fluidity in his back pedal and transitions. Good fluidity in his movements, allowing him to key on the receiver and make a play on the ball.  Demonstrates good read and react ability to break on the ball quickly and effectively.  Stays inside the hip pocket of a receiver, not allowing any room for separation.rnrnNote – Multi Position Athlete","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6613fa5bede62"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/liilmanman2_/status/1773167241594372229","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/liilmanman2_/status/1773167241594372229 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["612846"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e185 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Backu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernAlma defensive back u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eCash Farrisu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e brings good athleticism with good football IQ on the backend. Farris is the 12th rated overall player and 3rd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays great diagnostic skills in the deep thirds at the safety spot, showcasing his ability to read and react when breaking on the ball and disrupting the pass. Good hip fluidity to transition when reacting to a wide receiver break and clamping the route. Demonstrates his hard-hitting skillset with impressive ball tracking skills and open field tackling.rnrnNote – 71 tackles u0026amp; 9 PBU's.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6613fa5beded7"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CashFarris3/status/1724179298511355946","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/CashFarris3/status/1724179298511355946 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["176357"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e160 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Backu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernMaumelle defensive back u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eKeytrone Greenu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e brings a sideline-to-sideline motor to the secondary. Green is the 21st rated overall player and 4th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good speed, athleticism with good diagnostic skills as he can key in on the quarterback's eyes while reading and reacting instantly. Good hip fluidity to transition and attack, sticking with his man in zone or man coverage. Good ball tracking skills to force a PBU or INT. Attacks downhill in run support with impressive open field tackling and technique.rnrnNote – Multi Position Athlete","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6613fa5bedf40"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KeytroneG/status/1698168743933727080","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/KeytroneG/status/1698168743933727080 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["451342"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Footu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e190 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Backu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernElkins defensive back u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eDavian Hallu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e brings physicalness with good awareness, speed and athleticism to the position. He is the 25th rated overall player and 5th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025.  Hall displays the ability to be physical at the line of scrimmage (Press Man) with good hand fighting and strength to shut down any receiver. Displays good ability to back pedal and switch his hips to stay with his man vertically or crossing the field. Good read and react ability, showcasing his skillset on breaking on the ball quickly. Very good open field tackler and block shedding ability on the outside.rnrnNote – 4.68 40 / 3.8 GPA","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6613fa5bedfa9"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Davian_Hall4/status/1777061687104881044","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/Davian_Hall4/status/1777061687104881044 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["823707"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003culu003ern tu003cliu003e6-Foot-3u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003e170 Poundsu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eDefensive Backu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClass of 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernPrescott defensive back u003cspan class=u0022pn-tooltip pn-player-linku0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022name-pointeru0022u003eDecari Prateru003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003e is a 3-star recruit on Rivals that brings impressive athleticism, speed and ball skills.  He is the 29th rated overall player and 6th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Prater displays good fluidity, agility and awareness on the boundary to be able to transition with ease when covering his man in any coverage. Good read and react ability in man and zone coverage, rotating through the secondary and keying the ball well. Impressive ball hawk ability, forcing multiple turnovers and PBU's.rnrnNote – 3.8 GPA/Multi Sport Athlete","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6613fa5bee00e"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/decari_prater/status/1772809522542690722","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/decari_prater/status/1772809522542690722 </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>OTHER TOP 50 DEFENSIVE BACKS IN THE CLASS OF 2025:</strong></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='264998' first='Marcus' last='Wimberly'] (Bauxite)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='1135355' first='DJ' last='Franklin'] (Little Rock Southwest)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='221290' first='Michael' last='Hayes'] (Joe T. Robinson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->