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Nashville area top defensive backs for 2019

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BGA running back Briston Bennett (6) races past CPA defenders for a firt down in the third quarter at the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl state championship at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
BGA running back Briston Bennett (6) races past CPA defenders for a firt down in the third quarter at the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl state championship at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
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Ravenwood's Shane Craig (7) celebrates his touchdown against Page with Jordan Smith (44) during the second half at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
Ravenwood's Shane Craig (7) celebrates his touchdown against Page with Jordan Smith (44) during the second half at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.
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Friendship Christian defensive back Jackson Eskew (5) goes up for a catch defended by Davidson Acad. wide receiver Wilson Swann (9) in the first half at the Division II-A BlueCross Bowl state championship at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
Friendship Christian defensive back Jackson Eskew (5) goes up for a catch defended by Davidson Acad. wide receiver Wilson Swann (9) in the first half at the Division II-A BlueCross Bowl state championship at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
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Blackman's Dajeun Gibson (8) runs the ball during Blackman's spring practice on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
Blackman's Dajeun Gibson (8) runs the ball during Blackman's spring practice on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
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All Moore County's Dylan Scruggs, 32, can do is watch as Trevor Griffin pulls down a pass in the end zone to give Eagleville another touchdown.
All Moore County's Dylan Scruggs, 32, can do is watch as Trevor Griffin pulls down a pass in the end zone to give Eagleville another touchdown.
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MBA wide receiver Noah Mendoza (11) tries to get past Brentwood Academy defensive back Aaron Lovins (33) in the first quarter during their 2018 Division II Class AAA State Football Playoff game at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
MBA wide receiver Noah Mendoza (11) tries to get past Brentwood Academy defensive back Aaron Lovins (33) in the first quarter during their 2018 Division II Class AAA State Football Playoff game at Montgomery Bell Academy Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Oakland's De'Arre McDonald (19) intercepts a pass intended for Independence's Isaiah Collier (6) during their game l in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's De'Arre McDonald (19) intercepts a pass intended for Independence's Isaiah Collier (6) during their game l in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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CPA wide receiver Andrew Whitely (34) runs for extra yards after a catch defended by BGA defensive back Tiy Reed (2) and offensive lineman Eli Mayberry (52) n the second quarter at the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl state championship at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
CPA wide receiver Andrew Whitely (34) runs for extra yards after a catch defended by BGA defensive back Tiy Reed (2) and offensive lineman Eli Mayberry (52) n the second quarter at the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl state championship at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
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Ensworth's Andre Turrentine (2) advances against CPA during the first half at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.
Ensworth's Andre Turrentine (2) advances against CPA during the first half at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.
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