Commitment Spotlight: Dajon Harrison

[HornSports Staff]

Texas fans, you all should be thrilled with this one. Despite all of the rankings and evaluations of Harrison, the Longhorns are getting a bonafide BALLER here.

Coming to the Forty Acres from Austin-area suburb Hutto, Harrison has had an interesting recruitment that saw him release a top five over the summer of Houston, Kansas State, Colorado State, Arizona, and Arizona State, only to commit to Texas.

Kansas State seemed to be Harrison’s destination of choice until Texas made a late push and offered on November 4th, prompting an instant commitment from the lifelong fan and now Longhorn.

Harrison is ranked as the 140th best receiver in the country and 936th player overall, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.


Player Information:


Name: Dajon Harrison

Position: WR/CB

High School: Hutto

Hometown: Hutto, Texas


Measurables:


Height: 5’10”

Weight: 170

Vertical: 34.2 inches

Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/8403013/Dajon-Harrison

Three Best Traits:


Versatility – The Texas staff will be able to play with Harrison early on to see where he is the best fit as he could play receiver or cornerback at the next level. Despite a lack of height for the cornerback position, Harrison makes up for it with his 34.2″ vertical and lockdown cover ability. However, Harrison’s potential out of the slot may be what we end up seeing as he has proved to be a huge force playing that role for Hutto in 2019.

Explosiveness – There are few players in the entire country that possess Harrison’s ability to quickly jump out of a cut to separate himself from a defender. In 2019 alone, Harrison is averaging 12.5 yards per carry and 23.4 yards per reception. Harrison’s speed has been tough for 5A to defend in 2o19.

Big play ability – Texas has had a lack of skill players in recent years that can change the game in one play like Harrison can. This may be the biggest reason that the staff handed Harrison an offer as he can be an immediate playmaker in the return game.

Areas for Improvement:


Size – Harrison’s current size may be an issue at the next level when taking hits from much larger competition. Weighing in at 170 pounds, Harrison’s development over the offseason will be something to keep an eye on.

Edge blocking – In situations that see Harrison blocking on the edge for a ball carrier, the three-star has run into some issues blocking effectively. Corners have had their way in the past in getting around Harrison to disrupt the play.


Summary


Dajon Harrison is Texas’ third receiver in this class, joining Troy Omeire and Quentin Johnston. This will most likely lock down any more recruiting for that position in the 2020 class. Harrison is reminiscent of D’Shawn Jamison from his days at Houston Lamar as both are explosive in the return game and can cover well from cornerback. Harrison’s ability to get downhill and make a one-on-one play on a ball carrier could be a huge part of his game in Austin if he makes the switch to cornerback.


Final Verdict


A potentially big factor in Harrison’s commitment is his relationship with various recruits in the Austin area. The three-star has close relationships with recent four-star de-commit Princely Umanmielen, four-star Baylor commit Jahdae Barron, and Hutto teammate and four-star LSU commit Landyn Watson.

Texas has sold Harrison on the potential to play where he is the best fit and a program that can develop him into a lethal playmaker.

 

[TB14]

Great get on the commit video guys!

I watched the first minute of his film and that was enough to sell me! Hook em!

 

[primal defense]

I haven't heard of a football team called hippos. 

Cool

 

[dillohorn]

10 hours ago, HornSports Staff said:


Texas fans, you all should be thrilled with this one. Despite all of the rankings and evaluations of Harrison, the Longhorns are getting a bonafide BALLER here.

Coming to the Forty Acres from Austin-area suburb Hutto, Harrison has had an interesting recruitment that saw him release a top five over the summer of Houston, Kansas State, Colorado State, Arizona, and Arizona State, only to commit to Texas.

Kansas State seemed to be Harrison’s destination of choice until Texas made a late push and offered on November 4th, prompting an instant commitment from the lifelong fan and now Longhorn.

Harrison is ranked as the 140th best receiver in the country and 936th player overall, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.



Player Information:


Name: Dajon Harrison

Position: WR/CB

High School: Hutto

Hometown: Hutto, Texas


Measurables:


Height: 5’10”

Weight: 170

Vertical: 34.2 inches

Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/8403013/Dajon-Harrison

Three Best Traits:


Versatility – The Texas staff will be able to play with Harrison early on to see where he is the best fit as he could play receiver or cornerback at the next level. Despite a lack of height for the cornerback position, Harrison makes up for it with his 34.2″ vertical and lockdown cover ability. However, Harrison’s potential out of the slot may be what we end up seeing as he has proved to be a huge force playing that role for Hutto in 2019.

Explosiveness – There are few players in the entire country that possess Harrison’s ability to quickly jump out of a cut to separate himself from a defender. In 2019 alone, Harrison is averaging 12.5 yards per carry and 23.4 yards per reception. Harrison’s speed has been tough for 5A to defend in 2o19.

Big play ability – Texas has had a lack of skill players in recent years that can change the game in one play like Harrison can. This may be the biggest reason that the staff handed Harrison an offer as he can be an immediate playmaker in the return game.

Areas for Improvement:


Size – Harrison’s current size may be an issue at the next level when taking hits from much larger competition. Weighing in at 170 pounds, Harrison’s development over the offseason will be something to keep an eye on.

Edge blocking – In situations that see Harrison blocking on the edge for a ball carrier, the three-star has run into some issues blocking effectively. Corners have had their way in the past in getting around Harrison to disrupt the play.


Summary


Dajon Harrison is Texas’ third receiver in this class, joining Troy Omeire and Quentin Johnston. This will most likely lock down any more recruiting for that position in the 2020 class. Harrison is reminiscent of D’Shawn Jamison from his days at Houston Lamar as both are explosive in the return game and can cover well from cornerback. Harrison’s ability to get downhill and make a one-on-one play on a ball carrier could be a huge part of his game in Austin if he makes the switch to cornerback.


Final Verdict


A potentially big factor in Harrison’s commitment is his relationship with various recruits in the Austin area. The three-star has close relationships with recent four-star de-commit Princely Umanmielen, four-star Baylor commit Jahdae Barron, and Hutto teammate and four-star LSU commit Landyn Watson.

Texas has sold Harrison on the potential to play where he is the best fit and a program that can develop him into a lethal playmaker.

Let's hope this weeks Tx-KSU game doesn't change his mind.

 

[primal defense]

NEW TEXAS COMMIT DAJON HARRISON IS "DYNAMITE" WITH BALL IN HANDS

Hutto (Texas) High coach Brad LaPlante has lined his stud senior receiver Dajon Harrison on the outside, in the slot, in the backfield, that’s solo, in a two-back set and in Wildcat. They’ve gone trips away from him, pretty much anything imaginable.

“How many more ways can you get him the ball,” LaPlante laughed.

LaPlante also sics him on the ball, playing him on defense where he's a playmaker on that side to.





Tom Herman and his Texas staff have been keeping close tabs on the 5-foot-10, 170-pound Harrison. They recently offered and he jumped on it, announcing his plans to play for the Longhorns on Monday night.

Harrison is having a strong senior season, averaging over 23 yards per catch, hauling in 27 receptions for 633 yards and seven receptions to date. He’s added another 237 yards rushing and two scores averaging over 12 yards per carry. He also strongly considered TCU, Arizona and Kansas State among others.

Last spring Harrison ran an impressive 11.1 in the 100m dash. He looks after as a senior, explosive, shifty with after contact balance that is evident on tape. This is the type of under-the-radar pickup that could prove to be a difference-maker down the road.

“Honestly I’ve had the luxury of coaching a bunch of D-I guys, coached some Junior College ball in Mississippi and Minnesota and he’s probably at least the top two or top three most electric kids I’ve seen with the ball in his hands,” LaPlante said.







“He’s dynamite, he really is.”

And LaPlante says what we’re seeing now is just the tip of the iceberg.

“I think the thing with Dajon, he’s certainly doing it at a big school, the 5-A level in Texas, the best high school football in nation, and now he’s going to go to a premier college in the nation, but the thing I like about Dajon, he hasn’t hit his ceiling yet. He has a lot of growth, he hasn’t peaked. Me personally I’m excited to see what he does there. He’s not tapped out. Some kids by the time they get to their senior year of high school, as far as speed and getting open and movement, it might be as good as it gets. And it’s definitely not to that point yet with Dajon, it’s only going to get better.”

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Harrison adds to a Texas class that ranks No. 6 nationally per the 247Sports Composite, tops in the Big 12.

‘I just think he loves football,” LaPlante said. “He shows up every day to work. He’s grown a lot in the weight room. He’s starting to see how it develops his body. He wants to do things. If it’s 4th and 15, he’s the guy looking over and saying coach get me the ball. He’s a guy where there are certain times as a play caller you’re thinking player and not certain plays, You’re thinking Dajon and he’s the guy you try and get the ball to in those situations.”

https://247sports.com/college/football/recruiting/Article/Hutto-High-receiver-Dajon-Harrison-commits-to-Texas--138096831/

 

[tejasrulz]

I haven't heard of a football team called hippos. 

Cool

Everywhere you go in Hutto they have concrete hippos and I do mean everywhere. Even their 2 middle schools are called the Hippos. 

 

[TB14]

An underrated part of this commitment is seeing the aggy meltdown once he gets his ratings bump we all know is coming if you’ve seen the film. 

 

[63_Texas_1]

I'm not an expert but I have seen a lot of high school football. Dajon is a freak of an athlete. I am not going to make any comparisons as that is one of my pet peeves; i.e., I cringe when I hear a player is the next Earl or Vince. I think that labeling is unfair to the player and puts unfair pressure on a young adult. Let them be themself. For those of whom are old enough, that goes all the way back to "Super Bill" Bradley. Fortunately for Bill Bradley he found his niche and did well collegiately and professionally. I will say this: Dajon Harrison is a great get!

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I'm not an expert but I have seen a lot of high school football. Dajon is a freak of an athlete. I am not going to make any comparisons as that is one of my pet peeves; i.e., I cringe when I hear a player is the next Earl or Vince. I think that labeling is unfair to the player and puts unfair pressure on a young adult. Let them be themself. For those of whom are old enough, that goes all the way back to "Super Bill" Bradley. Fortunately for Bill Bradley he found his niche and did well collegiately and professionally. I will say this: Dajon Harrison is a great get!

Well, I think the comparison is made more on their playing style, not their achievements. For example, some Safeties are all about position and are successful with that trait. Others, however, are more about laying the wood and run support. So I think thats what they're trying to figure out. Who is he?

All that said, I think Dajon reminds me of a larger Daje Johnson. Nice cutting ability, perhaps better than Daje. Very nice speed. Has good field vision and seems patient to let a play develop. Can go from 0 to 50 in 4.5 (I kid) but I like how he can shift gears to another speed almost like a light switch.

He's one of those kids you just go out and get and let the rest get figured out later, as far as his position.

 

[shotime73]

Well, I think the comparison is made more on their playing style, not their achievements. For example, some Safeties are all about position and are successful with that trait. Others, however, are more about laying the wood and run support. So I think thats what they're trying to figure out. Who is he?

All that said, I think Dajon reminds me of a larger Daje Johnson. Nice cutting ability, perhaps better than Daje. Very nice speed. Has good field vision and seems patient to let a play develop. Can go from 0 to 50 if 4.5 (I kid) but I like how he can shift gears to another speed almost like a light switch.

He's one of those kids you just go out and get and let the rest get figured out later, as far as his position.

This is a really good pick up for Texas. Yeah he does remind me of Daje Johnson

 

[63_Texas_1]

In response to:

Well, I think the comparison is made more on their playing style, not their achievements. For example, some Safeties are all about position and are successful with that trait. Others, however, are more about laying the wood and run support. So I think thats what they're trying to figure out. Who is he?

In that context I agree. What I was referring to is hearing x is the next Vince, Earl, etc. I started to name a current example but that would probably dugressed this thread into a big rat hole. Besides, that would also be unfair to the young man.  I think you know what I mean. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

In response to:

Well, I think the comparison is made more on their playing style, not their achievements. For example, some Safeties are all about position and are successful with that trait. Others, however, are more about laying the wood and run support. So I think thats what they're trying to figure out. Who is he?

In that context I agree. What I was referring to is hearing x is the next Vince, Earl, etc. I started to name a current example but that would probably dugressed this thread into a big rat hole. Besides, that would also be unfair to the young man.  I think you know what I mean. 

Agree. We've heard "he's the next Earl several times, but it never materialized. Hadnot and a few others come to mind.

 

[The Tinman]

Im just glad this kid wont be kicking the snot out of the horns secondary playing for bailor,tc eww,  tortilla throwers..welcome to the 40 acres!

 

[83Dee]

If he’s fast / quick / explosive... WELCOME!

Have we made a first down prior to third down yet this season?

 

[Eastexhorn]

Lets hope he is as good as his couision.

 

[Baron]

Great highlights. Looks like an offensive take.

 

[TB14]

Lets hope he is as good as his couision.

Which is who?

 

[Baron]

Which is who?

Jamaal Charles