Top Shutdown Defensive Backs in 2025
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This scouting report will highlight five of my the top shutdown defensive backs in Alabama’s 2025 class. These players have shown exceptional talent and potential, making them highly sought-after recruits. Rickie Williams HEIGHT 5'10" WEIGHT 175 POS DB CLASS 2025…
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Continue ReadingThis scouting report will highlight five of my the top shutdown defensive backs in Alabama’s 2025 class. These players have shown exceptional talent and potential, making them highly sought-after recruits.
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Rickie Williams
Rickie Williams
Rickie Williams is a lockdown cornerback with elite athleticism and ball skills. He possesses a rare combination of size, speed, and agility, allowing him to cover receivers with ease. Williams is a physical tackler who isn’t afraid to come up in run support. His instincts and anticipation are exceptional, making him a playmaker in both pass coverage and run defense. Williams’ ability to disrupt routes and make interceptions is a major asset to any team. He is a highly sought-after recruit with the potential to be a star at the next level.
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Brandon Coats
Brandon Coats
Brandon Coats is a versatile defensive back with exceptional speed and coverage skills. He can play both cornerback and safety, making him a valuable asset to any defense. Coats is a smooth athlete with great footwork and quick reactions. He has a knack for reading quarterbacks and making plays on the ball. Coats is a hard hitter who can deliver punishing tackles. His versatility and playmaking ability make him a highly coveted recruit.
Jeremiah Alvis Jeremiah Alvis 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Helena | 2025 State AL is a physical and aggressive safety with a nose for the football. He is a strong tackler who can deliver big hits. Alvis has excellent instincts and anticipation, allowing him to make plays on the ball. He is a reliable defender in both pass coverage and run support. Alvis’ leadership and work ethic make him a valuable asset to any team. He is a highly sought-after recruit with the potential to be a star at the next level.
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Aarion Riley
Aarion Riley
Aarion Riley is a lockdown cornerback with exceptional ball skills and coverage ability. He is a smooth athlete with great footwork and quick reactions. Riley has a knack for reading quarterbacks and making plays on the ball. He is a physical tackler who isn’t afraid to come up in run support. Riley’s instincts and anticipation make him a playmaker in both pass coverage and run defense. He is a highly sought-after recruit with the potential to be a star at the next level.
Andrew Purcell
Andrew
Purcell
5'11" | 185 lbs | DB
Enterprise | 2025
State
AL
is a versatile defensive back with exceptional speed and athleticism. He can play both cornerback and safety, making him a valuable asset to any defense. Purcell is a smooth athlete with great footwork and quick reactions. He has a knack for reading quarterbacks and making plays on the ball. Purcell is a hard hitter who can deliver punishing tackles. His versatility and playmaking ability make him a highly coveted recruit.