Arric Dawkins
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Expert Analysis
Ed OBrien | Prep Redzone Scout
Dawkins is a safety who primarily lined up as an outside linebacker for his team this past season. His highlights show his skill set and instincts, which makes me confident that he can transition to a strong safety position when his time comes. Dawkins’s highlights are filled with high-impact plays that show his ability to diagnose and attack quickly. In coverage, he shows strong awareness and ball skills (e.g., his two interceptions – one where he undercuts a curl route while in zone coverage and another where he catches a tipped pass). I like Dawkins’s ability to recognize plays early, as shown in his highlights, where he makes tackles behind the line of scrimmage on both screen and swing passes. He plays with an edge and disciplined aggression. Dawkins is comfortable playing near the line of scrimmage and is a consistent tackler. There are a couple of plays that indicate he’s a legitimate threat as a pass rusher as well. The most significant question mark right now is his pass coverage, and that’s only because he projects as a safety at the next level. I’m sure those answers will be provided sooner than later as his career develops.
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Read EvaluationArlen Harris | Prep Redzone Scout
Arric Dawkins
Overall Ranking #6 Position #1
So I like Dawkins a lot and remember watching him play last year in the post season. He is a solid two way football player with ball carrying ability for sure. His development physically is key in the next year or so to see where his home will be for the future, whether it’s on the offense or defense side of the ball. This is a testament to his hard work and the potential of his frame. As a running back, I believe he is more of a threat in between the tackles and when he can keep his shoulders square. The mentality he plays with along side his balance is what separates him. With a little more speed and footwork in space he can make a splash in the high school arena without looking back.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
A very complete running back with abover average speed, power, vision and can catch out of the backfield. Out of all the running backs in this ranking, unquestionably has the most high school-ready body at this point.
Area for improvement: Straight line speed.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
Dawkins looked great in practice, just as he did a year ago too. He was the feature running back on this team and looked the part at 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds. He ran hard and showed off the speed and balance necessary to be the complete running back, this team needed. He also proved to have one of the bigger personalities on the team and helped keep everyone loose and laughing in the cold.
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