Dorsett with Strong Jr Season

St. Thomas Aquinas is loaded with numerous talented 2010 prospects this season, but there has been a 2011 prospect that has shined amongst the senior stars as well. Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett has hauled in 23 passes for 487 yards and six touchdowns, along with five rushing attempts that have averaged over 16 yards per carry. The talented junior has been hearing from a few schools early.

“I hear from Miami, Florida, Alabama, and Ohio State too,” said the 5-foot-10, 170-pound Dorsett.

There are many reasons schools are taking an early look at Dorsett, and he discussed a few of them.

“I can run great routes, I got good speed, and I’m a great catcher, I catch the ball, I really don’t drop the ball a lot.”

A lot of that is attributed to working with former NFL great Cris Carter, a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas coaching staff.

“He’s taught us a lot,” said Dorsett. “He has a lot of advantages over corners. He’s taught us a lot that receivers in high school don’t know so it helps us a lot to get around corners. We go against some of the best corners in the nation every day so he helps us with them on the field.”

Not only the cornerbacks, but the entire secondary at St. Thomas Aquinas is formidable featuring the likes of Keion Payne, Cody Riggs, Lamarcus Joyner, Brian Robinson, and Reynoldo Kirton. Dorsett expanded on facing that talented secondary in practice helps him and the rest of the receiving corps come game days.

“It helps us a lot because they are highly ranked. We know we do beat them in practice sometimes so it just gives us confidence we can beat others on the field.”

St. Thomas Aquinas faces South Broward again Friday night in the Regional Semifinals, as the Raiders enter the heart of their quest for a third straight Florida 5A state championship. Dorsett talked about what he and his teammates have to do to realize that goal.

“We just got to play every game, not overlook anybody. We just play our game and we should come out on top.”