# @scouting.spotlight on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CzPoXsIOzTJ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/25889426-scoutingspotlight-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-11-05T00:27:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Scouting Spotlight (@scouting.spotlight) — https://gondola.cc/scouting.spotlight

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Finding a gem of a player can be difficult at times.

Other times, they are right in front of you. 

For our first Player Spotlight, Dalin Wilkins was one of those times. The 6'3, 200 pound WR/DB from Northmont is a force to be reckoned with on the field, on both sides of the ball. Committed to Eastern Michigan, Wilkins seems ready to fly for the Eagles in 2024. 

While watching him play, you can tell his style is influenced by some of the best WR's of our generation. Dalin told us his favorite player growing up was Calvin Johnson, due to the "big time catches he would make all the time." As seen in his highlights on this post, he's no stranger to making big plays himself. According to Dalin, his catch radius and ability to go over a defender are some of the best aspects of his game, much like Megatron. 

Wilkins, however, seems to have a great comparison in Eagles superstar A.J. Brown, when it comes to the players of today. Dalin mentioned his coach even made the same comparison, and it makes a lot of sense. Both are physical, while still having the ability to take a slant 80 yards (as seen by Dalin in the 6th slide). Both also excel when it comes to jump balls, due to their height and incredible leaping ability. Another way Wilkins compares to AJB is his insane stat lines. Dalin led the GWOC in both receiving yards and touchdowns, with 628 yards and 11 TD's. 

He also did all of that in just 5 games. Averaging 125.6 yards per game is something that should not be taken likely, and shows Dalin's ability. He can take a game over at any time, no matter the situation. 

While Dalin is a great player on the field, he's just as good of a person off of it. When we asked what motivates him in life, he mentioned his mother, and all the sacrifices she made to get him to this point today. When asked about what he enjoys to do in his free time, he mentioned hanging out with friends. It's obvious from the jump how important family is to Dalin, which happened to be a big factor in his decision to go to Eastern Michigan.

As we wrap up, we encourage you to keep an eye on Dalin. His big time playmaking will be arriving on Saturdays (and even Sundays) in no time.

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| Jared Meadows | @jaredmdws | https://gondola.cc/jaredmdws | Writer |

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