Akylin Dear

A strong north south runner with a sturdy frame at 200-pounds plus, Dear possesses the ability to play in both a zone or power scheme at the next level. The Quitman High School standout displays good patience and vision at the line of scrimmage while demonstrating the short area burst and explosiveness to change gears from the first to second level to create separation between the tackles. An efficient mover that can make defenders miss with his one cut elusiveness or contact balance, Dear excels finding hidden yardage and accounting for yards after contact utilizing his powerful lower half. Although known for his physicality and craftiness as a runner, the Mississippi product exhibits the separation quickness and long speed to be a homerun threat at the next level as well. Possessing a collegiate impact ready frame in addition to gaudy statistics and verified measurements, Dear projects as an immediate impact prospect at the Power-Four level with the ability to develop into a Day-2 NFL Draft choice on Sundays.