Tucson High’s Ezra Spivey Ezra Spivey 5'11" | ATH Tucson | 2028 State AZ might be one of the most exciting young defensive backs in Southern Arizona, and it’s not just hype — the numbers back it up. After grabbing seven interceptions in eleven varsity games as a freshman, he’s already sitting at four picks this year. The phrase “nose for the football” doesn’t even do him justice — it’s more like he’s got radar back there. He’s not just covering receivers, he’s baiting quarterbacks into mistakes, jumping routes, and turning defense into offense. Add in a few pick-sixes and his knack for flipping the field on returns, and it’s easy to see why coaches light up talking about him. Spivey plays fast and confident, never second-guessing himself, flying downhill to make tackles and setting the tone for Tucson’s defense. He’s got the quickness to hang with any receiver and the toughness to stick his nose in against the run — and that balance makes him one of the most complete young DBs in the state.

A highly adaptable DB with the skillset to line up at any spot in the secondary. He excels in coverage and is aggressive in run support, using sharp instincts and anticipation to diagnose plays and react quickly. Play with great pad level and fluid movement, allowing him to change directions and close space efficiently. His ball skills and awareness make him a constant turnover threat, he led the 2028 class with seven interceptions, along with two forced fumbles and four recoveries. Dependable open-field tackler who brings force when he has a clean shot at the ball carrier.

Spivey is a versatile DB with the ability to play Nickel and fill run, man up on WR’s, slots, TE’s, etc.. or patrol the back half if needed with excellent range. He comes off a head turning freshman season by picking off 7 passes and truly played and looked much more mature than his current grade/age. Really good instincts and play speed to read and react to plays in a split second, and holds good ball skills all around with very good route recognition and positional IQ, making him a legit ball hawk to get on your radar.

The top ranked 2028 DB prospect in the initial PRZ state rankings. He’s got a versatile skillset to play any position in the secondary with plus ability in coverage and coming down in run support. He’s got a good nose for the football using his instincts and anticipation to locate his threat and trigger to the ball. Plays with good pad level to quickly change directions and accelerate out of his break to close separation. Great ball skills and awareness to create big plays and turnovers, finished the season leading the 2028 class in interceptions with seven also having two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. Strong tackler that can break down in space and be reliable. Lean frame but can bring heavy contact when he is able to line up a ball carrier and accelerate through the POA. Voted 5A First Team All Conference and has a strong foundational skillset to build on.