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Dakota
Dickson.

POSITION
DL
2026
HT / WT
6'3.5" · 300.00 lbs
Danville, CA
Dakota Dickson
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SMU Mustangs
SMU Mustangs
since Jun 2025
73.1/ 100 (capped)
34.1
21.0
10.0
SVC
34.1/ 50
REAL
21.0/ 25
MOM
10.0/ 20
SCAR
4.0/ 10
STAB
4.0/ 5
ELIT
0.0/ 10

The PrepRanks Score adds six parts: service average (up to 50), recruiting reality (25), momentum (20), position scarcity (10), stability (5) and elite recognition (10). The parts can total up to 120, and the score is capped at 100.

Proprietary signals

PrepRanks Intelligence

75.0/ 100

Quantifies recruiting demand using offers, predictions, geographic reach, Power Four competition, and program quality.

0.0/ 100

Predicts flip likelihood based on prediction mismatches, elite program pressure, competition, and timing.

4.0/ 10

DL scarcity factor applied based on national supply and demand for the position.

50.0/ 100

Position-specific physical dominance. 6'3.5" / 300.00 lbs at DL.

80.0/ 100

CA recruiting visibility relative to other regions.

How the services see Dickson

ON3
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247
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ESPN
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