Ramon Pacheco Ramon Pacheco 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Pine Creek | 2024 State CO is one of the top corners on the 5A All-State Team. Throughout the season, he accounted for 27 total tackles (20 solo, 7 assist), 2 TFL, 6 interceptions (T-1st), 3 PD, and 1 pick 6. Pacheco has good size for a cornerback, measuring in at 5’11 170 pounds. He mainly plays on the outside, but can play on the inside if needed. When you turn on the tape, his speed strikes you. He has very good speed, acceleration, and change of direction. When the ball is in his hands, he’s gone. He will make players miss using his home run speed. Very good punt returner too. Throughout his play, Ramon’s very good mental processing is on display. He stays patient and doesn’t get faked out by a receiver. He will also follow the QB’s eyes. Pacheco will identify the plays as they’re happening, and make the impact. Whether it’s jumping a route, getting an interception, or coming out of an assignment to stop the ball carrier. For example, he jumped the route and got the pick 6 against Douglas County. Physical corner, who uses his physicality against the WR at the LOS or in route. Dominant against the run too. Hard hitter and makes his presence known. He’s got good zone coverage abilities and very good man coverage abilities. He sticks to the wide receiver like glue, making it hard for them to separate. In zone coverage, he executes his assignments and usually stays in his zone unless it is to stop a ball carrier. Pacheco has great ball skills. Think of him like a ball hawk. Very good ball tracking and catching. Fluid, natural catching motion that he’ll pluck the ball out of the air. (Having experience as a WR helps.) Ramon is consistently playing at a high level. Showing good competitive toughness by not giving up on plays and playing after the whistle. Great season deserving of being on the 5A All-State team.

Pacheco is one of the top DBs in the state and he had a monster game in round two. He balled out on the offensive side and brought that momentum with him to the defensive side. He was able to come away with 2 INTs where he showed great vision and was basically running the route for the receiver. He will be a player to watch in the next round as he is able to lock down his side of the field.

Pacheco is a corner with great feet, that can put his foot in the ground and explode out to make a break on the ball. He has good hips and speed being able to stay in the receivers hip pocket and run the route for them at times, beating them to the ball. He has good hands and is able to come up with interceptions when you throw at him or playing through the receivers hands and batting the ball down. He is also not afraid to come and help in run support, being able to make tackles in the open field. He is one of the top corners in the state and will try and prove that this season.

Pacheco is a ball-hawking corner with outstanding instincts and excellent athleticism. He has superb acceleration and track speed, making him difficult to beat and almost impossible to escape. He has the ability to change the scope of the game with his knack for getting takeaways. He finished his junior year with seven interceptions, and only seven players in the state tallied more picks. Pacheco is another physical corner with impressive techniques and movements, making him a top defensive back to know.