This week's 2022 rankings update rolls on with the release of the new defensive back rankings. One new five-star, Xavier Nwankpa, joined the ranks of Jaheim Singletary, Denver Harris, Domani Jackson and Will Johnson.
TODAY'S RANKINGS RELEASES: Cornerbacks | Safeties | Inside linebackers | Outside linebackers | Strongside defensive ends | Weakside defensive ends | Defensive tackles
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RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK
Monday: Five-star countdown
Tuesday: Rivals250 unveiled | Gorney's thoughts | Biggest movers | Meet the new five-stars | Should Walter Nolen be the No. 1 DL?
Wednesday: QB rankings spotlight | RB rankings spotlight | WR/TE rankings spotlight | OL rankings spotlight | Who should be the No. 1 RB?
Thursday: DL rankings spotlight | LB rankings spotlight | DB rankings spotlight | ATH rankings spotlight
Friday: State rankings
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PROGRAM WITH TOP COMMITS: Clemson
There are a few teams that could claim they have the top group of defensive backs this year but Clemson stands out among the rest. The Tigers have the most defensive backs in the Rivals100 and Rivals250 and more four-star commits than any program except for Ohio State.
Jeadyn Lukus and Daylen Everette are the two commits that made the Rivals100 while Toriano Pride and Sherrod Covil sit inside the Rivals250. Lukus is still one of the highest-ranked four-stars in the country and Everette has a chance to be special as well. The spotlight will be on both this fall.
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PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Bobby Taylor
Taylor, a Texas A&M, commit looks like his old self this summer. He bounced back from an injury well and was able to show off the speed that can make him a special prospect.
Taylor has the size, technical skills and instincts to match up with nearly any receiver that comes his way. He made a big jump in the Rivals250, moving up more than 130 spots, and has this fall and all-star season to try to prove he belongs even higher.
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PROSPECT TO WATCH: Jaheim Singletary
After a long commitment to Ohio State, Singletary and the Buckeyes split at the beginning of August. The five-star cornerback is searching for his new home now and it would be surprising if he ended up outside the Southeast.
Miami, Georgia and Florida are seen as the main contenders right now but Singletary is planning some visits for the fall. Tracking Singletary this season will keep everybody on their toes and there are sure to be dramatic twists and turns.
