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Zion Dobson

Running back
HAMPTON COUNTY HS
VARNVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
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Peak Performance

2629

Rushing Yards

40

Rushing Touchdowns
“Zion Dobson is a heck of a ballplayer. He’s the best we have seen this year. He’s a big back, tough, physical and fast.”
Brian Smith
Head Coach - head coach of Barnwell High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 174-pound senior running back rushed for 2,629 yards and 40 touchdowns this past season, leading the Hurricanes (12-2) to the Class AA state semifinals in the school’s first year of existence. A finalist for the state’s Mr. Football award and a 2022 Class AA First Team All-State selection at Wade Hampton High, Dobson scored 15 touchdowns in four postseason games for Hampton County. He concluded his prep football career with 4,189 yards rushing and 57 touchdowns.

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Academic Achievement

Dobson has maintained a weighted 4.31 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

A member of the Clemson University Emerging Scholars program, Dobson has volunteered locally with elementary school literacy programs and as a teacher’s aide. He has also donated his time as a youth football coach.