Spring Talk: Must-See Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Florida hosted another competitive showcase this weekend at Boone High School. The PRZ camps featured prospects from various classes and positions to showcase their talents during the offseason. This weekend had talent from down south Miami to as far out as Jacksonville attending the camp. Our goal will always be to promote each student-athlete in hopes of them getting the opportunity to play college football. PRZ scouts Larry Blustein and Drew Johnson will provide evaluations and player standouts throughout the week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1127045' first='Keon' last='Young'] | DB | 2025 | Lakeland | @KeonYoung55</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm telling you now, Young is a 5-star product. Young did all he could on the defensive side of the ball against a talented CAI team but it was more than effort but big game-changing plays made by Young that stamped him as the Real Deal. He had a 95-yard interception and also was a few yards away from another. That was two interceptions for Young and can't forget to mention his ability to tackle and cover in man or zone. A really versatile prospect that'll be at a Power 5 school.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249091' first='Jaelen' last='Waters'] | DB | Class of 2026 | Armwood | @Jaelen_waters9</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 20 total tackles, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's already been established by PRZ that Waters will be a big-time DB prospect at the next level. The rising sophomore has provided solid coverage against tough squads this season and even recorded some game-changing interceptions/pass breakups.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1247513' first='Ayden' last='Pouncey'] | DB | 2026 | Winter Park | @AydenPouncey</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 21 total tackles, 3 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pouncey was one of the first DB prospects that caught my eye at the Elite Defensive Back Showcase this summer because of his long frame. He had a solid performance at the off-season showcase and has flashed his P5 abilities throughout the season. The sophomore displays a good ability to flip his hips while using body control to drive through the ball to disrupt passes. Have to get my eyes on him when it's time to compete against other talented receivers but his potential upside is clear as day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249113' first='Devin' last='Jackson'] | DB | 2026 | West Orange | @DevinJackson010</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 58 total tackles, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson has been one of my top DOG standouts because he wasn't afraid to step up and show off his technical skills in coverage while providing reliable tackling. The West Orange product has plenty of time to sharpen his bag of skills and see a big uptick in offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best of the Rest:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826536' first='Rukeem' last='Stroud']</strong><strong> | DB | 2025 | TBT | @rstroud06</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953677' first='Ladarian' last='Clardy'] | DB | 2025 | Escambia | @_ladarian34</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 57 tackles – 6 tds – 4 ints – 8 passes defended – 1 forced fumble </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130719' first='Charleston' last='Floyd'] | DB | 2025 | Pine Forest | @CjFloyd13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1128534' first='Maliki' last='Wright'] | ATH | 2025 | Dr. Phillips | @Malikiwright1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 58 total tackles, 2.0 INTs, 4.0 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826434' first='Ivan' last='Taylor'] | DB | 2025 | West Orange | @ivantay2four1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='222904' first='Trenton' last='Gummer'] | DB | Class of 2026 | Bishop Moore | @trentongum</strong>mer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: Targets – 50 Allowed Catches – 8 | Allowed Yards: 97 | Allowed TDs: 0 | PBUs: 13 | INTs: 5 | 32 total tackles&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221454' first='Shareef' last='Jackson'] | DB | 2026 | Raines | @DREAMSJ23</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: 7 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nelson Sparrow | DB | 2025 | Calvary Christian | @Therealn3lson_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 stats: *7 interceptions&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->