Eli Dougherty
Eli Dougherty
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Rob Howe | Prep Redzone Scout
Dougherty is a unique player in that he could be a prospect at receiver, defensive back or place kicker. He flashed upside in all three phases during the 2025 season at Maquoketa Valley. The junior earned first-team all-state honors as a defensive back after collecting 15.0 tackles, 13 of which were solo stops. He picked off three passes, returning one of them for a touchdown. Dougherty caught 29 balls for 433 yards and a touchdown. He converted 35 of 38 extra-point attempts and five of six field-goal tries, including a long from 35 yards out. During his 11th-grade highlight video, Dougherty delivers as a well-rounded receiver. He makes plays on contested throws and also can speed by defensive backs. The quickness and agility that leads to success as wideout translate well to the secondary, where his length and athleticism make him sticky in coverage. There’s also a big leg on special teams that might interest college coaches.
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