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Dylan Poirier

Defensive end/offensive tackle
NORTH KINGSTOWN HS
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

59

tackles

14

tackles for loss

9

sacks
“Dylan was an impact player on the field this fall. He was someone you had to game-plan around and be aware where he was on the field at all times.”
Tom Centore
Head Coach - Head Coach of Cranston East High
excellence star

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 255-pound senior defensive end and offensive tackle led the Skippers to an 11-1 record and the Division I state championship this past season. Poirier recorded 59 tackles, including 14 for loss and nine sacks for a defense that allowed just 13.8 points per game. A 2017 First Team All-State selection, he also produced 29 quarterback hurries and blocked four kicks.

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Academic Achievement

Poirier has maintained a B average in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Poirier has volunteered locally for multiple charity fun runs, and has donated his time at a homeless shelter and food bank.