defensive back
Americannoun
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“As a defensive back, you’re going to mess up eventually,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
His father, Wesley Sr., was a standout defensive back at Westchester and San Diego State who never encouraged his son to play football because of head injury concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
But Riordan added almost 15 pounds during the summer to hit 180 and could push for a place in USC’s defensive back rotation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Palos Verdes has four-year starter Ryan Rakowski at quarterback and standout defensive back Jalen Flowers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
One college scouting service rated him the second best defensive back prospect in the country, and after the season was over Evans became one of three defensive backs named to the Parade All-American team.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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