Early Risers: 2027 Defensive Backs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of the top defensive backs in the 2027 class who have gotten off to a fast start showcasing their skills early in the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1131048' first='Josiah' last='Robinson']</strong> CB Lee's Summit North ( 5'11" 165) <br>- 17 tackles, 1 fumble recovery <br>One of the top overall prospects in the '27 class is part of a talented Broncos defense that has helped it off to a 5-0 start. Robinson is a total package of speed, power, cover and ball skills, and is physical. He's already displayed lockdown corner skills and has picked up several early D1 offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188251' first='Noah' last='Williams']</strong> S Vianney (6'2" 185)<br>-15 tackles, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery<br>The St. Louis product is another young defensive back talent in the 2027 class that D1 colleges have found and offered. Williams has good size, is athletic, runs well, has good hands and tackles well. He's a playmaker on both defense and offense. He showed glimpses of what was to come as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greg Hollins</strong> DB St. Mary's (5'9" 165)<br>-26 tackles, 4 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery<br>Another St. Louis DB who is offer to a big start in 2024. Hollins is equally skilled against the run with his hitting ability and skilled tackling, as well as against the pass where he has shown to be a ball hawk with reliable hands and good timing to make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188345' first='Bookee' last='Kritza']</strong> DB Rock Bridge (6'2" 175)<br>39 tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 PBU<br>This Mid-Mo talent is another rangy safety who can cover a lot of ground and use his athleticism and speed to make plays. Kritza does a good job making reads and getting to where the ball is. He's one of the leading tacklers on a 4-1 Bruins team so far and has quick hands and ball skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188295' first='Kade' last='Hoskins']</strong> DB Hannibal (6'0" 180)<br>28 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 3 PBU<br>Hoskins has been a real playmaker for the Pirates early and lead them in tackles in several games while only playing in 3 games so far. He always plays at full speed on both sides of the ball and likes the contact. A talented three sport athlete with good speed, technique and skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188256' first='Kyren' last='Evans']</strong> CB Lutheran North (5'11" 160)<br>18 total tackles 2 interceptions<br>This sophomore has really stepped up and replaced a returning starter who transferred. Kyren has very good cover skills and good vision and timing he uses to make plays against QBs and receivers. He has good speed and is athletic. Also does a nice job against the run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1324009' first='Keiran' last='Govan']</strong> S/CB Republic (6'1" 190)<br>21 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 7 PBU<br>- A rising talented who caught the attention of people in 7v7 this past summer and is off to a good start early this season. Govan is a physical DB with good size, speed and athleticism. He can cover a lot of ground to make plays against the run and in coverage. He's also a talented receiver who we should see more of the rest of the season and next couple of years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1160672' first='Yavi' last='Hasty']</strong> CB Blue Springs<br>24 tackles, 2 interceptions, 7 PBU<br>- Hasty was a starter on varsity as a freshman last year and had an outstanding season which he earned recognition for. He looks even better early in his sophomore season making plays and shutting down opposing receivers. Yavi is equally adept against the pass and run, but his cover skills and ability to run with and make plays against some talented receivers sets him apart. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1160644' first='Julius' last='Reed']</strong> CB Hazelwood Central<br>17 tackles, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery<br>-Reed is another very talented young cornerback in this class. He plays bigger than his size and has shut down some much bigger receivers with his physicality and athleticism. He has the speed and athleticism to get up and compete for any throw. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->