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          Comparing 2017's top DB prospects to college stars

          Jeffrey Okudah, a five-star safety from Grand Prairie, Texas, has a long list of suitors. Miller Safrit/ESPN
          • Tom Luginbill, ESPN AnalystMay 27, 2016, 09:00 AM ET
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            • Senior National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN.com
            • Coached in four professional football leagues
            • Graduated from Eastern Kentucky and Marshall
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          Whether it's measurables, style, tenacity or simple body movements, there can be a multitude of reasons one player might look an awful lot like another. This defensive back class in general is fast, athletic and highly skilled in coverage. We went back into our database and found similar comparisons to our top five defensive backs.