8/27/22
Jurrion Dickey dominates in senior opener
Jurrion Dickey more than lived up to his five-star billing in his season debut on Saturday afternoon. The Oregon commit has transferred from San Jose Valley Christian to Atherton (Calif.) Menlo-Atherton and was ruled eligible shortly before the opener. Menlo-Atherton was down three scores in the first half when Dickey decided to take the game into his hands. The 6-foot-2.5, 210-pounder took over, scoring on four touchdowns in the final three quarters, sparking a 48-34 come-from-behind win. He finished with six catches for 169 yards and three touchdowns along with a 50-yard touchdown run. Dickey flashed the complete skill set that makes him the No. 15 overall prospect and No. 2 wide receiver in the 2023 cycle for On3. He has a rare combination of size, play speed, physicality and technical polish. On one touchdown, we saw Dickey put on an exquisite move off the line and catch a quick slant, subsequently roasting the secondary for a 63-yard catch and run. He showed his ability to make defenders miss after the catch on the first (a deep corner route) and third (50-yard reverse) touchdowns. The final score was an impressive play on the ball, as Dickey out-jumped the cornerback for a high-point grab on a fade pass. The Bay Area standout also played a bunch of snaps at linebacker. Dickey showed competitiveness and an effort level that is highly encouraging for a prospect who is already so highly touted.