Ferrell’s Notes: Virginia’s Elite 2023 DBs
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The 2023 rankings were updated last week. Let’s take a look at some of the top Defensive Backs in the state. Antonio Cotman | 6’2’’ 190 lbs | Life Christian Academy Cotman is a headache for opposing receivers with…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 rankings were updated last week. Let’s take a look at some of the top Defensive Backs in the state.
Antonio Cotman | 6’2’’ 190 lbs | Life Christian Academy
Cotman is a headache for opposing receivers with his ability to just smother them in man coverage and he’s equally dangerous playing zone. He already has been causing havoc this spring on the 7v7 circuit. He’s a ball-hawking defender who’s style seems similar to Super Bowl Champion defensive back and arguably the best corner, Jalen Ramsey. Listed as our top defensive back in the state, and 8th overall player, he has offers from Indiana, Arkansas, Temple, Virginia, Eastern Michigan, Marshall, Toledo, Campbell, Duke, Virginia Tech, and Florida State.
Kaleb Spencer Kaleb Spencer 6'3" | 200 lbs | DB Life Christian Academy | 2023 State VA | 6’3’’ 200 lbs | Life Christian Academy
Kaleb Spencer Kaleb Spencer 6'3" | 200 lbs | DB Life Christian Academy | 2023 State VA is our 17th overall player in the state, and 2nd ranked defensive back. This definitely explains why Life Christian Academy’s dominance on the defensive side of the ball. Spencer often lines up as the Nickel Safety or Star, depending on what your defense calls your in the box safety, but has the versatility to play back high. However, is relentlessness coming off the edge and has the body frame that can grow into a linebacker at the next level. He currently has many Division One FBS offers from schools like LSU, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Temple, Campbell, Duke, Marshall, and Indiana.
Caleb Woodson Caleb Woodson 6'3" | 200 lbs | DB Battlefield | 2023 State VA | 6’3’’ 200 lbs | Battlefield High School
Woodson’s output on offense and defense was a huge part of why Battlefield went on 13-0 run this season and won the Regional Championship. He earned 6A First Team All State, First Team All Region, and First Team All District honors. He currently has offers from the University of Penn, Norfolk State, Wake Forest, Old Dominion, West Virginia, South Carolina, Virginia, and Virginia Tech. Woodson is our 3rd ranked Defensive Back and 28th ranked player overall in the state.
Jonathan Pennix Jonathan Pennix 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Appomattox | 2023 State VA | 6’ 170 lbs | Appomattox High School
Pennix has been part of 2 State Championship teams and was able to lead Appomattox this year all the way to the State Semifinal game. He earned 2A First Team All State honors on both sides of the ball, as a Defensive Back and Running Back. He is listed as the 4th ranked defensive back and the 34th player overall in the state. He holds 8 Division 1 offers from Elon, Buffalo, James Madison, Virginia, Louisville, and more.
Deuce Geter Deuce Geter 6'0" | 200 lbs | DB Stone Bridge | 2023 State VA | 6’ 200 lbs | Stone Bridge High School
Deuce was a big part of Stone Bridge winning the 5A State Championship again. He finished the season with 74 tackles, 5 tackles for a loss, 2 interceptions, 5 pass break ups, 4 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. He is listed as the 5th ranked defensive back in the state of Virginia. He earned First Team All Region and First Team All District honors this past season. He has offers from the University of Penn and Campbell, and I see his recruiting starting to heat up even more this spring.