Three 2021 DBs Without College Commitments in Top 100
With five prospects in the top 15 overall, 2021 defensive backs such as Jalen Cheek Jalen Cheek 6'1" | DB Winslow | 2021 State NJ and Jalen Hoyle Jalen Hoyle 6'0" | DB Dwight Morrow | 2021 State NJ have…
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Continue ReadingWith five prospects in the top 15 overall, 2021 defensive backs such as Jalen Cheek Jalen Cheek 6'1" | DB Winslow | 2021 State NJ and Jalen Hoyle Jalen Hoyle 6'0" | DB Dwight Morrow | 2021 State NJ have already committed to Boston College and Virginia Tech. West Side’s Shaqon Loyal and Alijah Clark Alijah Clark 6'2" | DB Camden | 2021 State NJ will stay in the Garden State and join the Rutgers program. This leaves only the 12th ranked Duce Chestnut Duce Chestnut 5'11" | DB Camden | 2021 State NJ of Camden without a commitment.
Chestnut is joined by Tyler Davis Tyler Davis 6'3" | DB Lenape | 2021 State NJ of Lenape and Wall’s Casey Larkin Casey Larkin 6'0" | DB Wall | 2021 State NJ as 2021 DBs without a commitment in the top 100. Here is a look at what all three bring to the field, starting with Chestnut – who currently has offers from Syracuse, Miami, Michigan State, and Louisville.
Duce Chestnut Duce Chestnut 5'11" | DB Camden | 2021 State NJ , Camden
Chestnut plays primarily in off coverage as a boundary cornerback. Opposing receivers shouldn’t be fooled by the cushion he provides, as Chesnut is a burner capable of squeezing any target to the sideline.
Light on his feet in the pedal, Chestnut’s click and close is as good as you’ll see from a high school player anywhere. At the catch point, Chestnut knows how to separate the ball from the receiver with his length. This is a player who understands angles well and will flip his hips with ease to run receivers towards the boundary.
A speedster with the ball in his hands as well, Chestnut serves as Camden’s kickoff and punt returner, and earns plenty of touches on offense as a receiver or jet sweep man.
Tyler Davis Tyler Davis 6'3" | DB Lenape | 2021 State NJ , Lenape
Davis is a cornerback/safety hybrid for Lenape, with offers from Air Force, Army, Bryant, Bucknell, and Albany. Ranked 56th overall, Davis plays with the “my ball” mentality of a WR but as an instinctive defensive back instead. Running routes for the target, high pointing the ball, and racing back the other way with it are all elements to Davis’ game.
It may take Davis some time to reach full speed in the open field, but movement is not an issue for him. Regularly dropping to the right depth while reading the quarterback, Davis breaks on the ball well and is not afraid to throw his body around to tackle.
Improving his hand work at the line of scrimmage to deter receivers at the stem of their route is the next step to Davis’ game that will improve his stock as he chooses a school.
Casey Larkin Casey Larkin 6'0" | DB Wall | 2021 State NJ , Wall
Larkin’s collegiate position may be at wide receiver, but this do-it-all player for Wall is a fluid cornerback in man coverage. Pedaling well with a ferocious closing ability, Larkin makes up ground in a hurry to fill against the run. Larkin plays fast but is never out of control, changing direction effortlessly.
Similarly to Davis, colleges interested in Larkin’s services include Army and Bucknell. He’s also weighed interest from Lafayette, Fordham, and Lehigh.