CFB Recruiting 2013: Where Are the Top 10 Uncommitted DB Prospects Looking?

Earlier this week we looked at the board for the top uncommitted wide receivers and identified where they are looking right now. Today we'll keep up with that same theme, but move across the ball to the defensive backs.

This year's defensive back class is strongest at the safety position. The deep middle defenders are alive and well this year, but we also still have the classic cornerback prospects too. So come on inside and see where the top 10 uncommitted defensive backs are looking and if they could end up at your favorite program!

This ought to be a good one so don't miss out!

10. Dashon Hunt, CB

Hunt has a good chance to be a good nickel corner that excels in the short area. He really closes in a flash and has great transition quickness. Only 5'9" and 175 pounds, he still maintains a physical demeanor in overage.

Cal, Nebraska and Washington will likely get visits according to Scout.com. 

9. L.J. Moore, CB

A 6'1", 175-pound cornerback from Central California Moore has outstanding athleticism, leaping ability and ball skills. He can mirror in man coverage, but I think he could be an even better free safety down the line.

Scout.com reports that he has trips lined up to UCLA, Notre Dame, Cal and Oregon State. Anticipate the final and fifth trip slot to be either to Oklahoma, Washington or Arizona State.

8. Johnny Johnson, CB

Johnson also hails from Central California and is the teammate of Moore at Central Est High School in Fresno. A 5'10", 180-pound cover man, Johnson is tough, physical and has solid technique.

He will press well at the line and try to bully receivers during their route running. Johnson also has good quickness to recover from separation.

He told Scout.com recently that Stanford and UCLA are his top two and also will trip to Notre Dame, Washington and Oklahoma. 

7. Marcell Harris, S

A 6'2", 210-pound deep middle defender Harris won't wow you in a 7-on-7 setting. But he will make your jaw drop with the pads on, as that's when he plays his best football.

Harris can be an extra enforcer in the box, showing good instincts, ball location and thumping ability at the point of attack. He has good speed and flashes solid ball skill sat times.

My gut tells me Texas and Florida stand out from a list that Scout.com reports that also features Oklahoma, Clemson, South Carolina and Florida State.

6. Leon McQuay, S

McQuay is a 6'1', 185-pound safety from Florida that has natural FS skills. He can really turn and run well, get off the hashes with speed and pluck balls in the air for interceptions.

He's set to make a very well-informed decision likely in November, as he's really been taking his recruiting seriously. Among his top schools are USC, Florida State, Michigan, Vanderbilt and Oregon, reports Scout.com. 

5. Mackensie Alexander, CB

A very confident player, Alexander is a fantastic athlete at 5'11", 175 pounds. He has great traits to be a good college corner that include instincts, quick feet, loose hips, recovery speed, anticipation and solid length in his frame.

Scout.com revealed last week that he recently named Notre Dame as a his leader but also mentioned Boise State, Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Kentucky and Nebraska as schools he is considering.

4. Tahaan Goodman, S

Goodman can flip and play either safety spot for a back end. He's a 6'2", 190-pounder from Southern California that has good speed, athleticism, instincts and quick read ability.

He can crash down in the box to help support the run and will lick a pass-catcher with a big hit to disrupt the passing game. His versatility, athleticism and physicality should make him a good starter in college. 

UCLA, USC, LSU and Washington appear to be the prime four, per Scout.com.

3. Priest Willis, DB

I list Willis as a "DB" because he can play both corner and safety. Already standing 6'2", and close to 200 pounds in high school, he could be in the 220 pound range in college.

Willis is from Arizona and has great athletic ability, very loose hips and quick feet. He can even cover in the slot for a defense. I can see him playing a big corner role, but a move to FS may be in store in college.

His Scout.com profile shows trips lined up to LSU, Notre Dame and Nebraska. UCLA also got a visit last weekend. 

2. Vonn Bell, DB

Bell is another super versatile defensive back that can play both corner and safety. Free safety may be his most natural position, where his speed and ball skills can be on constant display.

Heady and smart, the Tennessee-born Bell plays with good instincts and is not scared to attack the line of scrimmage to hit a ball carrier. He recently just trimmed his list down to Ohio State, Alabama and Tennessee, per 247Sports.com.

1. Antonio Conner, S

Conner is from Mississippi and stands 6'1", 200 pounds. He's a great athlete with good speed, instincts and competitiveness. Conner can play both safety spots, but I like him best at strong safety.

He can make big hits, likes to play in the box and also is a very good open field tackler. With his ability to be a quick learner, great speed, size and instincts he could be an early impact player.

Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama and LSU are the main four schools, he tells Scout.com.

Edwin Weathersby has worked in scouting/player personnel departments for three professional football teams, including the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns and the Las Vegas Gladiators of the Arena League. He spent a year evaluating prep prospects & writing specific recruiting and scouting content articles for Student Sports Football (now ESPN Rise-HS). A syndicated scout and writer, he's also contributed to WeAreSC.com, GatorBait.net and Diamonds in the Rough Inc., a College Football and NFL Draft magazine.