Preston is a defensive back who is showing clear commitment to improving his game this offseason, putting in consistent training work with Jalil Johnson. That extra development time is starting to show in how he moves and competes in space.

At DB, Preston is becoming more confident in his coverage ability. He’s showing better patience in his backpedal, improved recognition of routes developing in front of him, and quicker reactions when breaking on the football. There’s a noticeable increase in his discipline when staying square and not biting early on releases.

In one-on-one and drill work, he’s competing more consistently and showing a stronger understanding of positioning. While still developing technically, his effort level and willingness to learn stand out.

With continued offseason work and reps against quality receivers, Preston is trending upward as a 2030 defensive back to monitor.

Preston earned the overall Defensive MVP thanks to his relentless effort and high-level play throughout the camp. In individual drills, he displayed sharp footwork, quick reactions, and the fundamentals that make him a disruptive defender. During one-on-one reps, he competed with intensity, using his athleticism and instincts to stay locked on his assignment. In skelly, he applied everything he had learned, reading plays quickly and making plays in space, consistently showing a competitive edge that set him apart from everyone else on the field.

Preston took home Overall Defensive MVP after an impressive day where his individual skillset really stood out. His smooth transitions were elite, showing the ability to flip his hips and stay in phase without losing speed or control. He was disciplined with his footwork, patient at the line, and didn’t overcommit, which allowed him to stay locked in on his assignments. In coverage, he showed great awareness, breaking on the ball with confidence and timing, while also competing hard at the catch point. Play after play, he proved he could hold his own and win reps, making him one of the most complete defensive performers at the camp.