Damarius Lavender, - Prep Redzone

Damarius Lavender

Defensive Back

2026 Class

6'0" Height

185 Weight

Cherry Creek School

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About Damarius

Damarius Lavender is a 6'0" Defensive Back in the 2026 class. Lavender attends Cherry Creek in Colorado. Lavender's Player Profile was created on February 19, 2025. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Damarius Lavender is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

Expert Analysis

Matt Tate

Prep Redzone Scout

Lavender is a premier defensive prospect. The 6’0 185-pound safety had 141 total tackles (73 solo, 68 assisted), 5 TFL, 2 INT, 1 FF, and 1 FR, and 1 blocked punt. He’s very versatile. Lining up at the LOS, slot, deep safety, or in the box. Lavender has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, jumping, and good change of direction. Very good strength. He’s a hard hitter who lays the boom on defenders. Smooth back pedal. Very good man and zone coverage. Sticks to the wideout like glue. Very good read and reaction speed. He’ll run across the field to make a tackle or a play. Very good blitz take off speed. Very good tackling. This ball hawk also has very good catching and ball tracking skills. Lavender comes up clutch in the big moments and can impact a team at any level.

5 months ago

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Robert Davis

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Lavender is a rangy safety with strong instincts and excellent ability to track down the ball. His quick reaction time and clean footwork allow him to break on passes effectively and cover slot receivers with confidence. Lavender also plays with physicality, recording 37 total tackles and half a sack showcasing his versatility as both a cover man and run stopper.

1 year ago