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Dakereon Joyner

Quarterback
FORT DORCHESTER HS
NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

338

Passing yards

42

Passing touchdowns
“Dakereon makes the offense go for them. He is an explosive player who makes highlight-type plays and keeps plays alive. He is the main reason for their success.”
Bobby Marion
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-2, 197-pound junior quarterback had led the Patriots to a 12-1 record and a berth in the Class AAAAA state semifinals. Joyner completed 178-of-277 passes for 3,389 yards and 42 touchdowns against just six intercept

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Academic Achievement

Joyner has maintained a 3.16 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

A mentor to elementary-school students, he has volunteered locally with the Special Olympics and at a center for senior citizens.