2027 SPRING RANKINGS UPDATE: Defensive Backs Breakdown

<p>We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2027 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2027 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar:</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1265738' first='Jaiden' last='Andrews'] is a sleeping giant regarding his recruitment. Programs are starting to take notice after our discussions. Both Purdue and Memphis have shown recent interest. Andrews showcases good foot speed, lateral agility, COD, and balance. He has good footwork and fluidity in his backpedal and hips, allowing him to stay inside the hip pocket off-breaks, which results in no separation. He has good read-and-react abilities, which help him prevent the separation and arrive at the catch point to force a PBU or INT. He can excel in both zone and man coverage. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 11 PBUs in 2024</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JAndrews2027/status/1860169473761902725 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1506366' first='RJ' last='Estrich'] is a rising talent with good football IQ throughout the secondary. He's a true ball-hawk that plays the full field. Estrich displays good fluidity in his hips to transition quickly and effectively. Estrich displays very good read and react ability, putting himself in position to make a play on the ball and arriving at the catch point to force a PBU or INT due to his COD, balance, and burst. Good sideline-to-sideline motor with the ability to tackle in space.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.1 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/rjjestrichhhh/status/1864470066269491622 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1536059' first='David' last='Mcculley III'] is a prospect to watch throughout 2025. His technique is sound in both coverage and tackling in space. He displays solid footwork in his backpedal, along with the ability to read and react effectively, positioning himself to make plays on the football. This February, he ran a 4.31 in his Pro Shuttle. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 3.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/trippmcculley27/status/1887284198932680750 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1620687' first='Bryson' last='Williams'] is a versatile defensive back who can play both safety and off-ball corner. He's strong in zone coverage. He has good length, solid athletic ability, and a solid motor to chase down ball carriers effectively. Williams is a potential breakout candidate for this upcoming football season.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">Note – 4.8 40</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BrysonWDB/status/1899636520945955191 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1640702' first='Lamarco' last='Wilborn'] has officially made our rankings for the first time. Wilborn is another potential breakout candidate to watch in 2025. Zone coverage is his strong suit, effectively changing direction quickly to arrive over the top and force pass breakups.</p>   <p>Note - 4.0 GPA</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LamarcoWilborn/status/1674322483565015040 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">OTHER TOP 100 DEFENSIVE BACKS:</h2>   <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='1206735' first='Terriun' last='Jones'] (Bryant)</p>   <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='403107' first='Aaron' last='Austin III'] (Bryant)</p>   <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='1309317' first='Kendall' last='Hill'] (Little Rock Central)</p>   <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id='1636088' first='Roy' last='Holmes'] (Little Rock Central)</p>   <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='1157356' first='Kylen' last='Jenkins'] (Bryant)</p>   <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='916214' first='Messiah' last='Jones'] (Little Rock Parkview)</p>   <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='596860' first='Bryson' last='Stewart'] (Mayflower)</p>   <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='457238' first='Treyson' last='Reith'] (Har-Ber)</p>   <p>11. [player_tooltip player_id='617474' first='Silas' last='Brock'] (Bentonville)</p>   <p>12. [player_tooltip player_id='692440' first='Evan' last='Moll'] (Bentonville)</p>   <p>13. [player_tooltip player_id='1305484' first='Jace' last='Blake'] (Walnut Ridge)</p>   <p>14. Terry McGinister lll (Greenwood)</p>   <p>15. [player_tooltip player_id='1218077' first='Jaedyn' last='Ricks-Abernathy'] (Pulaski Academy)</p>

We have officially released a new set of rankings for the class of 2027 in Arkansas. In this article, we will showcase the 2027 defensive backs with analysis. Over the next month, I will break down these rankings by position in each class, including other segments. For the defensive backs, I will provide you with evaluations of some of the top prospects and the players flying under the radar: