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B/R Recruiting CFB 200: Top Defensive Backs of 2017 Class

Published by Bleacher Report on Thu, 28 Jul 2016


After thorough study using specific scoring criteria, Bleacher Report National Recruiting Analysts Damon Sayles, Sanjay Kirpalani and Tyler Donohue have graded the top 200 players in the 247Sports composite rankings and provided in-depth analysis on each young athlete. Bleacher Report will run a position-by-position breakdown series of the best college football recruits in the class of 2017. Here we present the Top Defensive Backs.The evolution of spread offenses designed to stretch defenses vertically and horizontally places an all-time-high value on versatility in the defensive backfield across college football. Strong secondary play creates pass-rush opportunities and greatly increases turnover opportunities that can alter the complexion of a contest.Cornerbacks and safeties alike are challenged to defend an expansive array of opponents, from receivers and tight ends built like basketball forwards to diminutive and slippery speedsters. They're also called upon to prevent explosive gains on the ground by supplying run support in the box and along perimeter terrain.Led by coveted 5-star Jeffrey Okudahwho serves as a prime example of a diverse defenderthis group of prospects accounts for more than 20 percent of the entire B/R CFB Recruiting 200 series.Our latest positional foray focuses on these safeties and cornerbacks, each assessed based on a criteria of pass coverage, run support, tackling skills, speed and ball skills.Player order and star ratings based on 247Sports' composite rankings through July 26. Unless otherwise noted, player stats are courtesy of 247Sports.Begin Slideshow
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