Defensive backs have emerged as the heartbeat of high school football pass defenses, delivering some of the season’s most commanding performances. From tight man‑to‑man coverage to instinctive zone ...

Quentin Lake, Brian Branch, Andrew Van Ginkel and Kyle Hamilton are among the versatile players who allow defensive coordinators to mismatch offenses. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. — New Kansas State coach Collin Klein continues to build his first coaching staff with the addition of former Arkansas co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Marcus Woodson ...