Maryland’s Sleeper DB's in the 2026 class you shouldn’t overlook

PRZ Maryland looks at some Class of 2026 defensive backs that shouldn't be overlooked going into the 2026 season. Some of these players have offers and some do not. None of these athletes have more than one offer at the FBS level (at least to my knowledge). A few of these athletes will need a strong start to their senior years in order to get the attention of more Division I programs. They all have the talent to do it.    Fraser recently camped at Virginia Tech back on June 15th. He has offers from Morgan State and Rhode Island. He shows good footwork and technique in both zone and off-man coverage. Fraser has a clean backpedal and doesn't waste a lot of motion. He's smooth when transitioning in and out of breaks too. Fraser's junior-year highlights show him making a lot of plays on the football. At 6-1, 175 pounds, he's got intriguing size for a cornerback. Based on how his recruitment is currently going, he is a strong FCS prospect.      Wilder has offers from Maine and Elon. His strong suit is the versatility he has as a defensive back. Wilder lines up at both safety and cornerback for his high school team. I love his physicality at the line of scrimmage when in press coverage. He consistently gets his hands on the receiver and disrupts the route. With his size and frame, he can put on some good weight at the next level and be effective at the safety position. Wilder is more than willing to come up and make tackles in the run game.      Wragg has offers from Misericordia and Rhode Island. He's a versatile safety with the ability to play deep and in the box, depending on the situation. In both situations, he has a good closing burst and can cover ground quickly to make a play on the ball. He's physical and that shows in his highlights on several tackles and hits on either the running back or wide receiver. Wragg has impressive ball skills as shown by several pass breakups and a few interceptions in his highlights. His first few games will go a long way to determining whether he snags an FBS offer.      Oliver certainly has a nose for the football. He'll be a great fit for a team that uses a lot of zone coverage in their defensive scheme. Oliver's highlights showcase his ability to break on the football and cause incompletions when passes come his way. A lot of that has to do with his ability to read the quarterback's eyes and understanding route concepts. He's a strong tackler as well. A strong start to his senior-year will be crucial for him to get some late Division I offers.      Deal has offers from Maine, Delaware State, and Bowling Green. He has the size of a safety while lining up at the cornerback position. He's long and causes problems for wide receivers when he's getting physical with them at the line of scrimmage. Deal's ability to make plays in both press, off-man, and zone coverage make him a strong candidate for a few later FBS offers. He has a knack for pass breakups and is solid when it comes to shedding blocks and making effective tackles. The natural thought process for a player his size is that he may be switched to safety at the next level. However, teams that want tall corners with quickness and the ability to contest catches will take a longer look at Deal this fall.     <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/marylands-sleeper-wrs-in-the-2026-class-you-shouldnt-overlook/">Maryland's Sleeper WR's in the 2026 class you shouldn't overlook</a>   <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/marylands-sleeper-dbs-in-the-2026-class-you-shouldnt-overlook/">Maryland's Sleeper DB's in the 2026 class you shouldn't overlook</a>

PRZ Maryland looks at some Class of 2026 defensive backs that shouldn't be overlooked going into the 2026 season. Some of these players have offers and some do not. None of these athletes have more than one offer at the FBS level (at least to my knowledge). A few of these athletes will need a strong start to their senior years in order to get the attention of more Division I programs. They all have the talent to do it.