Dullack's Prospects: Inaugural Post

Welcome to the first edition of Dullack’s Prospects here I’ll take a closer look at the prep sports scene in Oakland County, while keeping an eye on the recruiting scene for the County’s top college prospects. Since we’re just two weeks away from national signing day, I thought we’d kick off the inaugural entry of Dullack’s Prospects by running down some of Oakland County’s top football recruits that have already made their verbal commitments and take a look at where they are heading:

*All commitments and statistics were confirmed by Rivals.com or ESPNU

Valdez Showers DB, Madison Heights Madison:

Showers has already given a verbal commitment to the University of Florida back in August of 2010, finished off last season with 28 tackles and three interceptions on defense while going over the 2,000 yard mark and scoring 29 touchdowns at running back. Showers projects as a defensive back under new head coach Will Muschamp and company.

Kenny Knight WR, Country Day

Knight, who committed to Illinois back on New Year’s Eve, in 2009, Knight grabbed 28 balls for 561 yards and followed that up with his 2010 campaign where he went for 530 yards and seven touchdowns leading his team to a 9-1 mark. Knight’s 6’4” frame should make for a good fit playing in a physical Big 10 conference.

Jake Duzey WR/TE, Troy Athens

Depending on who you ask, Duzey either projects at the college level as a tight end or wide receiver, but one thing is for sure, Duzey will serve as a big target for Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes for the next couple of years. Duzey capped off his 2010 season with 37 catches for 535 yards earning him a Division 1 All-State selection.

Tim Hamilton LB, Brother Rice

Hamilton, who made his decision all the way back in June of 2010, is one of three Oakland County players to have already made a commitment to Dan Enos’ Central Michigan squad. Hamilton will rejoin former linebacking mate Justin Cherocci at Central. Hamilton and Cherocci made for one of the best defensive tandems in the state when the both played together in 2009. Hamilton followed up a 155 tackle 2009 season with 99 tackles and four sacks in 2010.

Allen Robinson WR, Orchard Lake Saint Mary’s

Robinson made his commitment to join his former quarterback Robert Bolden at Penn State in November. Robinson caught 50 balls for 800 yards to go along with an impressive 17 touchdowns in the 2010 season where his team’s season ended in the Division 3 State Championship game.