Quincy is another dual-athlete prospect who is a star on both sides of the ball. Barber, a 5’8, 146lb 2024 grad prospect from Newport High School, had a good season defensively as he recorded 5 total interceptions in 11 games, totaling 105 total net yards after those interceptions, and 1 of those being a pick-six. Like a lot of the other top-tier safety prospects in Kentucky, Barber utilizes his skills at tracking the trajectory of QB throws, alongside accurately reading the intended placement of the ball, to cover his ground quickly to make a defensive stop. These same plays also potentially end up in an interception for Barber and a crucial forced turnover for the Newport defense. Along with his skills as a ball hawk, Barber is also athletically gifted and can deflect incoming passes from all different heights and angles. His leaping ability should not ever be questioned, alongside the lateral quick motions that enable him to change directions instantly to cover more total ground. Finally, Barber is one of the hardest-hitting DB prospects in the state. Quincy can hit with force compared to an above-average 220+ dline prospect. The hits he has made over his high school career have been ferocious, which has helped him even record forced fumbles. Quincy is an overall amazing athlete prospect that can fit in any scheme both offensively and defensively for any collegiate school. As of now, he seems to intend to play at the University of Cincinnati after his senior season.

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Quincy Barber Quincy Barber 5'8" | 155 lbs | DB Newport | 2023 State KY is another senior defensive back that stayed on my radar throughout the whole 2022 season. He had an impressive senior year, finishing with five interceptions. Barber lined up at free safety and did a great job of reading both the quarterback’s eyes and route combinations from receivers to put himself in a good position to make plays on the ball. Once the ball was thrown in the air, Barber showed the ability to break on the ball and cover a ton of ground to come away with the interception. After the interception, he was able to take the ball the other way for big plays, returning one interception for a touchdown this season. Barber currently holds an offer from Aces Elite Academy but should be on the radar of more college coaches as he has the talent to play multiple positions at the next level as he also played a key role as a receiver and return specialist at Newport.

Wrapping up my 2A All-State team is senior defensive back Quincy Barber Quincy Barber 5'8" | 155 lbs | DB Newport | 2023 State KY from Newport. Quincy had a very good final season at free safety, finishing the regular season with five interceptions. He has  the ability to read the quarterback’s eyes to put himself in position to make plays. Barber has shown the ability to cover ground quickly when the ball was in the air to put himself in position to cut off passes. He has shown the ball skills to go up and catch interceptions at their highest point. Barber has also shown the ability to return interceptions for big plays, returning one for a touchdown this season. Barber was also the team’s leading receiver but looked his best on defense in my eyes. Quincy is another senior without an offer that should be on the radar of college coaches as he has the talent to play somewhere at the next level.