247Sports forward Avante Dickerson was the leading unsigned corner in the country.
By early Wednesday morning, that was no longer the case, as the 6-foot, 170-pound defensive back from Westside High School (Omaha, Nebraska) announced his commitment to the Oregon Ducks over Nebraska and others on the 247Sports National Signing. Day show.
Moments later, the official Twitter account of the Oregon Ducks football program announced that he had signed his binding National Letter of Intent:
According to recruitment analyst 247Sports Midland Region Gabe Brooks, Dickerson is another Oregon signer with an NFL projection:
‘Long-angled angle with a slightly slight frame with very good length. Wing team verified on 6-foot-4. Twitchy athlete showing an impressive short range burst as well as top speed. Track profile supports it with sub-11.00 100 and 22.3 200. Liquid athlete with a natural back pedal and reduced agility. Good ball skills are supported by adequate two-way experience and production. Started at WR and DB for Nebraska a State Champion as a senior. Need to add and strengthen a bit of mass, which will help with bigger expansions and tackling efficiency at P5 level. Talented corner prospect with verified athletics, height and ball skills. Projects at the highest level with NFL draft potential. ”
The replacements needed after the departure of key secondary members, Jevon Holland, Thomas Graham Jr., Demodore Lenoir and Brady Breeze, Oregon, have Dickerson and All-American cornerback Jaylin Davies, as well as some four-star security – Daymon David (Maryland) ) and Jeffrey Bassa (Utah).
Overall, Oregon’s Class No. 6 remains national, but Dickerson’s dedication ensures that the Ducks will finish top-class in the Pac-12 Conference for the third consecutive cycle.
– Andrew Nemec | [email protected] | @AndrewNemec