Deonte Stevens Deonte Stevens 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Pikeville | 2025 State KY is another defensive back that continued to catch my attention this past season. He lines up at safety where he is very impressive against the run. Stevens does a great job of reading the play and filling the lane in a hurry to make tackles in the open field. He finished this past season with 101 tackles and two tackles for loss in 13 games. Stevens has also proven to be reliable against the pass, showing the ability to read route combinations and put himself in position to make plays on the ball. He also scored one rushing touchdown this past season. I wouldn’t be surprised to see an offer come for Stevens soon as he has received some college interest and has the talent to play at the next level.

Deonte Stevens Deonte Stevens 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Pikeville | 2025 State KY is another defensive back from the 2025 class that has stood out to me. He played a key role in Pikeville’s 1A State Championship run this past season, finishing with 66 tackles, four tackles for loss, two interceptions, and two fumble recoveries with one returned for a touchdown. Stevens  shows great positional versatility with the ability to play safety and in the slot in a nickel role. He is very reliable in coverage , showing the ability to read the play and flow to the ball quickly to make a play. Stevens is also reliable against the run, showing the ability to read the run quickly and get to the ball in a hurry. He has shown the ability to fight through blocks on his way to the ball carrier and is a very reliable tackler once he gets there. Deonte has yet to receive any official offers but has received some college interest and has the talent to play somewhere at the next level.