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<p>The goal of defensive backs is to cover receivers and prevent passes from being completed. The defensive backs use their speed, skill set, and athleticism to make it difficult to complete passes on them. Listed are the top four interceptions leaders after Week 5.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='144933' first='Nigel' last='Lucas'] - CB, 6'1" 175 (No. 9 DB, No. 113 Overall), Wake Forest HS</strong>. Nigel has 5 interceptions and returns for 56 yards through Week 5. He is averaging 1.2 interceptions per game. The recruiting interest is expected to increase for the 2023 prospect.</p>
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<p><strong>Andrew Phelps - SS, 6'1" 180, Lincolnton HS</strong>. Andrew has 5 interceptions and returns for 26 yards through Week 5. He is averaging 1.2 interceptions per game. The recruiting interest is expected to increase for the 2024 prospect. </p>
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<p><strong>Tye Allison - ATH, 5'9" 170, Community School of Davidson</strong>. Tye has 5 interceptions and returns for 80 yards through Week 5. He is averaging 1.2 interceptions per game. The recruiting interest is expected to increase for the 2023 prospect.</p>
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<p><strong>Dionte Neal - CB, 5'8" 150, Reidsville HS</strong>. Dionte has 5 interceptions and returns for 64 yards through Week 5. He is averaging 1 interception per game. The 2026 prospect has a bright upside, and the recruiting will start soon for him.</p>
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The goal of defensive backs is to cover receivers and prevent passes from being completed. The defensive backs use their speed, skill set, and athleticism to make it difficult to complete passes on them. Listed are the top four interceptions leaders after Week 5.
[player_tooltip player_id='144933' first='Nigel' last='Lucas'] - CB, 6'1" 175 (No. 9 DB, No. 113 Overall), Wake Forest HS. Nigel has 5 interceptions and returns for 56 yards through Week 5. He is averaging 1.2 interceptions per game. The recruiting interest is expected to increase for the 2023 prospect. Andrew Phelps - SS, 6'1" 180, Lincolnton HS. Andrew has 5 interceptions and returns for 26 yards through Week 5. He is averaging 1.2 interceptions per game. The recruiting interest is expected to increase for the 2024 prospect. Tye Allison - ATH, 5'9" 170, Community School of Davidson. Tye has 5 interceptions and returns for 80 yards through Week 5. He is averaging 1.2 interceptions per game. The recruiting interest is expected to increase for the 2023 prospect. Dionte Neal - CB, 5'8"…
