Who is the top high school defensive back in the Eugene-Springfield area? Cast your vote today.
The Register-Guard has put a spotlight on some of the top defensive backs in the Eugene-Springfield area based on feedback from area coaches, as well as stats and year-end honors from the 2024 season.
Now, we want you to decide which cornerback or safety is the best of the bunch.
This year's preseason nominees for The Register-Guard's top defensive back are:
- Brady Barry, Willamette
- Gabe Dietmeyer, Marist Catholic
- Derek Earl, North Eugene
- Cameron Gilhuber, Sheldon
- Carter Harris, Lowell
- Dallas Mark, Elmira
- Jacob Neely, Pleasant Hill
- Matthew Newell, Thurston
- Quinn Piquette, Thurston
- Cam Thomas, Sheldon
- TJ Wright, Churchill
Make your selection of the area's best linebacker and be sure to read all of our preview coverage with the OSAA season beginning Aug. 29. Voting will close at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. Vote at registerguard.com/sports.
Jarrid Denney is a sports reporter for The Register-Guard. He can be reached at [email protected]or on X @jarrid_denney
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