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Lockdown Defensive Backs Making Their Debut to The 2027 Rankings!

Lockdown Defensive Backs Making Their Debut to The 2027 Rankings!
Robert Davis
Robert Davis March 10, 2025 @ 06:00 PM
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Jerald Davis
Jerald Davis 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB/WR | 2027
CO
Max Yahn
Max Yahn 5'10" | 135 lbs | DB/WR | 2027
CO
Landon Pennock
Landon Pennock 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB/WR | 2027
CO
Dimitri Spano
Dimitri Spano 5'8" | 160 lbs | DB/WR | 2027
CO
Zach Johnston
Zach Johnston 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB | 2027
CO
Christian Barnard
Christian Barnard 5'9" | 155 lbs | DB/WR | 2027
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the Prep Redzone Combine Series returning make sure that you register and use CODE: DavisCombine25 for a discount. Also if you are a first time subscriber use CODE: Davis30 for a discount off of your first subscription.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625165"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf6f01877b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A true lockdown cornerback, Spano has the ability to eliminate any receiver he's matched up against. His speed allows him to open his hips and run stride for stride with receivers, excelling in trail technique and consistently breaking up passes. He possesses strong field vision, reading the QB's eyes to anticipate plays and create turnovers when they test his side. Once he has the ball in his hands, he's a dynamic threat, capable of flipping the field. Spano is also physical in press coverage, using his hands to effectively disrupt routes, and he's not afraid to shed blocks and contribute in the run game. As a rising prospect, he's a name to watch closely moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625154"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf6f018786d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A high impact safety, Johnston demonstrates elite vision, quickly reading his keys and the quarterback's eyes to break on the ball. When he forces a turnover, his speed makes him a legitimate scoring threat. He plays with relentless energy, reacting instinctively to make plays near the line of scrimmage. In the run game, he attacks downhill with physicality, delivering big hits in the gap to stall opposing backs. In coverage, he stays tight to receivers, disrupting passing lanes and breaking up passes. He is an all around player that will be someone to keep an eye on this spring, potentially earning recognition on the Mile High Prep team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635098"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf6f01878ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A safety with outstanding anticipation, Yahn processes plays quickly and reacts with precision. He thrives in run support, dropping into the box and creating chaos in the backfield. A sure tackler, once he gets his hands on a ball carrier, the play is effectively over. In coverage, he moves fluidly from sideline to sideline, closing gaps and knocking down passes. His ability to track the ball in the air, combined with his speed, allows him to prevent big plays and limit yards after the catch. Yahn's versatility makes him a key player on this defense and will be a player on the rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580293"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf6f018796c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A tough and aggressive cornerback, Barnard is a force to be reckoned with in the pass and running game. His closing speed allows him to make open field tackles, preventing big gains. In press coverage, he disrupts opposing receiver routes with physicality, staying in their hip pocket and contesting throws. His fluid movement allows him to shuffle efficiently and mirror opposing receivers, making him a true lockdown defender. With his ability to shut down the passing game while also providing run support, Barnard is a playmaker who will fill up the stat sheet if teams test him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631397"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf6f01879e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A taller, rangy cornerback, Pennock has the tools to be a shutdown defender. His combination of speed and vision allows him to quickly diagnose plays, break on the ball, and contest passes. He thrives in press coverage, using his strength to disrupt routes and throw off the quarterback's timing. His physicality extends to the run game, where he showcases strong open field tackling skills. With his ability to excel in both man and zone schemes, Pennock is a player to keep on the radar and know as we move into camp and the 7on7 circuits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1635273"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67cf6f0187a66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile defensive back, Davis possesses the physicality and instincts to be a difference maker in the running game. I think that he has the potential to thrive as a hybrid linebacker, using his speed to come off the edge and apply pressure on the quarterback. His vision allows him to shed blocks quickly, making plays in the backfield or stopping ball carriers near the line of scrimmage. In coverage, he can drop into zone schemes and disrupt passing lanes. While his strength lies in run defense, his versatility makes him an intriguing prospect moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Dimitri Spano

Dimitri Spano

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DB/WR
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2027
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Dimitri
Spano DB/WR
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2027
Height
5'8"
Weight
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HS
Dakota Ridge
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Lockdown Defensive Backs Making Their Debut to The 2027 Rankings!
A true lockdown cornerback, Spano has the ability to eliminate any receiver he’s matched up against. His speed...
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Zach Johnston

Zach Johnston

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DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2027
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Zach
Johnston DB
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2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
HS
Grandview
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Lockdown Defensive Backs Making Their Debut to The 2027 Rankings!
A high impact safety, Johnston demonstrates elite vision, quickly reading his keys and the quarterback’s eyes to break...
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Max Yahn

Max Yahn

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DB/WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 135
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2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
135
HS
Severance
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Lockdown Defensive Backs Making Their Debut to The 2027 Rankings!
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Christian Barnard

Christian Barnard

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HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 155
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Barnard DB/WR
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2027
Height
5'9"
Weight
155
HS
Cheyenne Mountain
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Lockdown Defensive Backs Making Their Debut to The 2027 Rankings!
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Landon Pennock

Landon Pennock

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HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
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CLASS 2027
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2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Severance
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Lockdown Defensive Backs Making Their Debut to The 2027 Rankings!
A taller, rangy cornerback, Pennock has the tools to be a shutdown defender. His combination of speed and...
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Jerald Davis

Jerald Davis

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HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
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CLASS 2027
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2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
George Washington
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