2029 Indy Select DB Zaid Charasika Zaid Charasika 5'9" | 155 lbs | DB St. Xavier | 2029 KY put together one of the most impressive defensive back performances of the day and continues to look like one of the top players at the position in the 15U division. Quarterbacks rarely looked his way because of how tight his coverage was throughout the event. Charasika stayed sticky in man coverage, effortlessly mirroring receivers and remaining attached through routes. He showed excellent patience and consistently used the sideline to his advantage, using leverage and making life difficult for opposing passers.

Zaid Charasika Zaid Charasika KY is a player who caught my attention when evaluating eighth grade film. Charasika lines up at corner where he is very reliable in coverage. He does a great job of reading route combinations and reacting accordingly to put himself in a position to make a play. When the ball is thrown his way, Charasika has shown impressive ball skills, attacking the ball at its highest point to come away with the interception. Charasika is definitely a player worth keeping an eye on as he continues to grow and develop over the next four years.

Despite the gaudy tackle numbers by the Linebackers listed above, including his future St. Xavier teammate Sam Raider Sam Raider 6'2" | 185 lbs | LB St. Xavier | 2029 KY , the 8th Grade Kentucky Future Stars Defensive MVP went to Cornerback Zaid Charasika Zaid Charasika KY . Charasika had a very strong game in the secondary, finishing with a pair of tackles and huge interception near the halfway mark of the fourth quarter. The INT led to a Kentucky touchdown a few plays later, and was crucial in the Big Blue comeback attempt.

A prospect I got to see up close at the KYMSFA Battle of the Regions in March 2025, Zaid Charasika Zaid Charasika KY is a nice option as both a Cornerback and a Strong Safety–with Cornerback holding a slight lead in the position battle. Plays with quick feet and physicality as a CB. Has good muscle mass for his size and isn’t afraid to get physical at the line, mixing in press coverage.

Charasika is a young and speedy DB who can cover as much ground as anyone. He’s quick and can flip his hips and run. He’s not afraid to go after the ball and try to make plays. There are times it paid off and times it didn’t, but I liked seeing him be willing to take calculated chances and try making a play