Nakei Johnson Nakei Johnson 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Newburgh Free Academy | 2024 State NY is another athlete on this list who has elite speed. The cornerback from Newburgh has D1 level speed and he showcased throughout the season why he was one of the best cover corners in New York. His overall athleticism help him mirror wideouts and his ability to get his head back to the ball and impact the catch point are really solid. Johnson is also a physical tackler who can make players against the run behind the LOS but also break up passes by being physical with wide receivers. A top athlete and cornerback in New York who has the athleticism to garner some potential FCS interest.

Nakei Johnson Nakei Johnson 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Newburgh Free Academy | 2024 State NY was one of the most important factors in Newburgh’s AA State Championship game appearance. Johnson was a lockdown corner all season for Newburgh and is very physical and athletic. Johnson is 5’11, 165lbs but hits and plays like he is much bigger. Johnson is really solid in press man coverage. Johnson is one of the best man coverage defenders in New York and does a great job of staying in-stride with receivers on routes at all three levels of the field. Johnson also is a really solid defender in run support because of his physicality and his strong ability to get off the blocks of WRs and TEs. On the offensive side of the ball Johnson showed really solid production in very limited opportunities. Johnson’s speed and smooth athleticism should be utilized much more on offense this season by Newburgh.