First-Year Profile: Daylen Everette
First-Year Profile: Daylen Everette
Georgia signed the nation’s No. 3 overall class in the 2022 recruiting cycle, per 247Sports. The Bulldogs inked 30 signees. So, over the next month, Dawg-Watch.com will be looking at Georgia’s incoming freshmen in a revamped series called “First-Year Profile.”
Next, we will look at five-star cornerback Daylen Everette.
Ranking: Everette was the nation’s No. 28 overall player, No. 6 cornerback, and No. 6 prospect in the state of Florida, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite.
Size: 6-foot-1, 190-pounds
Story: Everette played at Norfolk High School (Va.) in 2019 as a sophomore and recorded a team-high 11 interceptions. He then transferred to IMG Academy in 2020, which is where he would graduate high school from. He was once a Clemson commitment but backed off his pledge to the Tigers on Dec. 10, 2021. Four days later, he committed to Georgia. A day later, on Dec. 15, he inked his letter of intent on Early Signing Day. Everette then enrolled in classes in January and went through spring camp.
2022 Impact: Everette was one of four cornerbacks that the Bulldogs signed in their 2023 recruiting haul. Five-star Jaheim Singletary, plus four-stars Julian Humphrey and Marcus Washington were the three other cornerbacks signed. All four will be in contention for the open starting spot at cornerback alongside several others, including second-year returnees Nyland Green and Kamari Lassiter. Rising redshirt sophomore Kelee Ringo will occupy the other starting position on the opposite side of the field.
So, it will be hard for Everette to see the field consistently, but he did enroll early and played in Georgia’s G-Day scrimmage. He learned a lot through those 15 practices and got accustomed to the speed of the collegiate level. Regardless, Dawg-Watch sees him as a special teams contributor before he sees the field as a major part of Georgia’s vaunted defense.
Scouting Report:
“A potential CB1 for a College Football Playoff contender. Has the size and speed to play one football’s most challenging positions at an extremely high level. Owns a college-ready frame with his sprinter-like quads. Blessed with some additional length in the arms. Thrives in bump-and-run situations, but is also capable of mirroring in off coverage with his quick feet and loose hips. Likes to put his hands on wide receivers and get them off schedule, whether that be at the line of scrimmage or a few yards down the field. Seems to do a nice job of feeling out routes and positioning himself to make plays. Aggressive at the catch point and will fight through hands to break up a pass. Explosive muscle fibers allow him to elevate and make a difference in the air. Not exactly one to disappear in run support as he understands how to shed blocks and make stops in the alley. Started prep career off in Virginia where he totaled 11 interceptions as a sophomore before transferring into IMG Academy for his junior and senior season. Wasn’t tested much by opposing quarterbacks while at the national powerhouse, but held his own and looked like one of the top cornerbacks in the class of 2022 at the Under Armour All-America Game. Must keep progressing and advancing as a player, but frame (pushing 6-foot-1, 195 pounds) and verified times (4.4 in the 40-yard dash, 4.2 short shuttle) suggest that he can be an impact player on Saturdays and then eventually on Sundays. Likely to settle in as an outside corner, but versatile enough to get it done on the inside and potentially even at safety, if needed. Will provide immediate special teams value at the school of his choice and has a good chance to avoid a redshirt given mature mindset.” - Andrew Ivins, 247Sports
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