ChicoDuck No. 1 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Avantae Dickerson - 6'0/170 Pounds Omaha (Westside High School), Nebraska Four year starter. Played and contributed in all three phases of the game (Offense, Defense, & Special Teams) The No. 1 rated player in the state of Nebraska in this recruiting cycle. Measurables: He ran a reported 10.97 100 meters and a 22.37 200 meters as a ninth grader in 2018. at The Opening 4/14/19 during his Sophomore year: 4.41 40-clock, 4.16 Short Shuttle and a 36.5" Vert at 5'10.5 and 159 ponds. (To put this into perspective Mykael Wright ran a 4.48 40-clock, a 4.21 S.S. and 34.0" Vert at The Opening in Las Vegas May 12, 2018). His trainer has been quoted stating that Dickerson has run (recently, we assume) a 4.37 40-clock and has a wingspan greater than his length (6'4). SOPHOMORE TAPE 1) As a RB he is similar to MyKael Wright. If he wasn't such a great prospect on the defensive side of the ball, he would be a top talent as a RB. Great (Home Run) speed, gets "small" through the LOS, gap bounces, keeps his head on a swivel, puts his foot in the ground and is a chunk play waiting to happen. One of those guys that a DC holds his breath every time the kid touches the ball. 2) Spatial awareness, body control and picks the ball off out away from his frame (like a receiver). Elite ball skills. Speed to take it the distance. Big play guy. Lightening in a bottle. 3) zone coverage. Comes up and doesn't allow the WR to seal him off in space. Fights through the block to make the play. Tackles well. 4) Recognizes screens & reacts. Comes back well. He bens & Sinks to make the tackle in space. 5) Elite speed. Top end gear for recovery and/or breaking away. Really fast dude. As a RB he demonstrates Jump Steps, he bounces, he's creative in the open field looking for the lanes. Outstanding RB prospect. Two-way prospect? 6) Gets "small" down at the goal line to protect himself. Doesn't get touched from 8 yards out. Impressive. 7) Zone guy (cocked). No Press on his tapes. Typical HS schemes. His come backs are quick (his SS is approaching 4.00!!!) and it shows. 8 Elite ball skills as a WR. He plucks the ball, rather than fighting it. Catches it out away from his frame. Doesn't break his stride or "jump" as the ball gets to him. He runs THROUGH the route to maintain/finish his separation. Rare for a HS athlete. JUNIOR TAPE 1) Elite ball skills: Tracking & hand/eye coordination out at the third level stuff. Climbs the wall to go get it over the big dudes. 2) His short area quicks show up on the Turn-Ins. He "Come Back" very fast to create PBU's & picks. 3) Nice hand punch on the slant to break up a first down. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Farnsworth No. 2 Share Posted January 30, 2021 WOW! If we don't get Henry T.....Avantae would be a solid pick. Thanks for the analysis Chico! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 3 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Holy Crap, what a great preview for us! I had no idea that he was that great an athlete-wow. Question: He is being listed as a safety, but ChicoDuck....do you think he can play corner? Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoDuck Author No. 4 Share Posted January 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said: Holy Crap, what a great preview for us! I had no idea that he was that great an athlete-wow. Question: He is being listed as a safety, but ChicoDuck....do you think he can play corner? Jadarrius Perkins is the best CB prospect in this recruiting cycle. He will be the first one off the Board whenever he comes out next year or the year after. Having said that, if Dickerson is the consolation prize, I'm sure Coach Chance would take it in a heartbeat. That would give Oregon the best CB prospect in California and the best in Nebraska this recruiting cycle. Both have great triangle numbers, and they are fast and physical. Coupled with the two Safety's that are already signed? What an embarrassment of riches at the back end. SMH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoDuck Author No. 5 Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Lou Farnsworth said: WOW! If we don't get Henry T.....Avantae would be a solid pick. Thanks for the analysis Chico! Who's Henry T? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 6 Share Posted January 30, 2021 A former 5-Star LB who may transfer... Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoDuck Author No. 7 Share Posted January 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said: A former 5-Star LB who may transfer... Oh that's right. He played at De La Salle in Concord, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Moderator No. 8 Share Posted January 30, 2021 You had me at "during his Sophomore year: 4.41 40-clock,' but then you had to add, "Speed to take it the distance. Big play guy. Lightening in a bottle.." Your writing is like the beautiful women who knows how to dress and do it up, truly mesmerizing, well done ChicoDuck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedknees No. 9 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Take 'em both! Yeah, I am greedy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoDuck Author No. 10 Share Posted January 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, Haywarduck said: You had me at "during his Sophomore year: 4.41 40-clock,' but then you had to add, "Speed to take it the distance. Big play guy. Lightening in a bottle.." Your writing is like the beautiful women who knows how to dress and do it up, truly mesmerizing, well done ChicoDuck! Thank you. I try to give people a glimpse of the potential of the new recruits coming in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 11 Share Posted January 30, 2021 55 minutes ago, ChicoDuck said: Oh that's right. He played at De La Salle in Concord, right? Yes he did and a page about Henry To'oto'o is right here and all the schools that offered him. He was a 2019 4-Star with Rivals, and ScoopDuck thinks Oregon is in a good spot with him for transferring to the Ducks. Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudslide No. 12 Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, ChicoDuck said: Jadarrius Perkins is the best CB prospect in this recruiting cycle. He will be the first one off the Board whenever he comes out next year or the year after. Having said that, if Dickerson is the consolation prize, I'm sure Coach Chance would take it in a heartbeat. That would give Oregon the best CB prospect in California and the best in Nebraska this recruiting cycle. Both have great triangle numbers, and they are fast and physical. Coupled with the two Safety's that are already signed? What an embarrassment of riches at the back end. SMH Chico, Perkins has already committed to Missouri. What Nebraska CB? (Perkins is from Mississippi.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDucksFan No. 13 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Coupled with the two Safety's that are already signed? What an embarrassment of riches at the back end. Our new DC must be smiling from ear to ear. Little does he know that much will be expected of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoDuck Author No. 14 Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Mudslide said: Chico, Perkins has already committed to Missouri. What Nebraska CB? (Perkins is from Mississippi.) Avantae Dickerson is from Omaha, Nebraska. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
