Drake Hopkins
Drake Hopkins
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Carey Smith | Prep Lacrosse Scout
One of the top available poles in North Carolina is an extraordinary 1v1 defender. Hopkins’ size, tenacity, polished footwork, and non-stop motor enabled him to remain glued to ball carriers all over the field. He does an outstanding job of staying in front of his man and turning him repeatedly. Plus, Hopkins has a habit of getting into ball carriers early in their dodge and stopping them cold. His physical style of play as well as his active stick produces frequent turnovers. When the ball hits the turf, Hopkins will snatch up the GB and then fire a smart clearing pass up field. Hopkins’ high IQ and quick reactions produce timely slides and double teams. This 6-foot-3 defender owns a long wingspan which helps Hopkins disrupt passing lanes with his stick.
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Carey Smith | Prep Lacrosse Scout
One of the top available poles in North Carolina is an extraordinary 1v1 defender. Hopkins’ size, tenacity, polished footwork, and non-stop motor enabled him to remain glued to ball carriers all over the field. He does an outstanding job of staying in front of his man and turning him repeatedly. Plus, Hopkins has a habit of getting into ball carriers early in their dodge and stopping them cold. His physical style of play as well as his active stick produces frequent turnovers. When the ball hits the turf, Hopkins will snatch up the GB and then fire a smart clearing pass up field. Hopkins’ high IQ and quick reactions produce timely slides and double teams. This 6-foot-3 defender owns a long wingspan which helps Hopkins disrupt passing lanes with his stick.
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