Underrated 2022 Defensive Backs
As we begin to shift our focus a bit to the class of 2022, there are a lot of great players that aren’t yet getting the notoriety they deserve. While this group has a mixture of public and private school…
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Continue ReadingAs we begin to shift our focus a bit to the class of 2022, there are a lot of great players that aren’t yet getting the notoriety they deserve. While this group has a mixture of public and private school players, we’re expecting several of these players to step up in the spring.
Elijah Wilson Elijah Wilson 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Mooresville | 2022 State NC , 6’ 180, Mooresville
Wilson is a future star that had a quietly productive sophomore season as a varsity starter. Wilson has great size and the versatility to play either corner or safety. Mooresville left him alone in single-high coverage both on running and passing downs, a testament to the faith the coaching staff has in Wilson. He has the potential to be a game-breaking defensive back and is definitely a guy to watch this spring.
Quentin Glass, 6’ 170, Northern Durham
Glass has flown a bit under the radar in his first two seasons, but his film is impressive. Despite being a bit undersized, he’s a disciplined corner with good length. He’s versatile in that he can play man or zone coverage and tackles well in space. He’s played some safety and corner, but we like his film at corner and think he could excel in at full-time role.
Tony Harris II, 5’10 165, West Charlotte
Harris plays much larger than his size as he’s a big-hitter with great leaping ability to boot. He’s an active safety that can play both safety positions and has good enough coverage ability to play in the slot as well. He moved to West Charlotte to play under his father and has the potential to be a major breakout candidate in 2021.
Noah Hartford, 6’2 205, Pinecrest
A tall, long defensive back, Hartford brings a lot of versatility to the table, playing in the slot, at safety, linebacker and even in the return game. He’s a bit raw but has great instincts. He breaks on the ball quickly which led to some big hits and a couple of interceptions a year ago. We love his upside as a prospect.
Cameron McGhee, 5’10 175, Southern Alamance
McGhee was great quickness and change of direction as a corner, two traits we love to see from defensive backs. He has the frame to add more weight and if he can grow another inch or two, he could become a major college prospect. He made a lot of plays as a sophomore and we expect him to be more aggressive as a junior.