Newton has plenty of talent on the defensive side of the ball, possibly headlined by Omarion Wallace Omarion Wallace 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Newton | 2027 State GA . Wallace is a box checker at safety, coming in at all of 6’2 175, and playing even bigger thanks to his length. He has space to fill out, which will help him consistently come downhill and play in the box. He is already hard enough to drop the ball over, but his instincts keep him around the ball and consistently give him a chance to make a play on it. Not much to overthink here. He checks all of the boxes.

Another impactful safety with terrific balls skills and natural instincts in coverage, Wallace is a Conyers native who can bait the quarterback into bad throws down the field. He reacts quickly, closes well in coverage, and plays the ball like a receiver. Once he has it, he’s looking to score. He breaks on the ball as well as any 2027 defensive back in the area and should see his Prep Redzone ranking increase in the next update after a strong junior season where he picked off five passes in coverage. He also made 54 tackles and broke up six more passes. He’s an active, productive defensive back who should see his recruitment pick up over the next several months.

Another promising cornerback with excellent range, strong hands, and the ability to cover down the field, Wallace has a long 6-foot-2 175-pound frame and was a consistent defensive back last season for a Newton program that consistently produces high-level cornerbacks. He’s one of the top 2027 defensive back prospects in metro-Atlanta and will likely see his ranking increase more and more over time. He’s currently ranked as the No. 27 DB and the No. 210 overall prospect in his class according to Prep Redzone.