Own the Circle, Own the Game: 3 D1, 2 Uncommitted
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<p>Draw wins equal possession, and let's face it, possession equals more opportunities to score and win. Here are five of the top draw players, takers, and circle players in the class of 2027.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">No surprise here with Davis clocking in at #1 in the class of 2027 player rankings. She is a force on all ends of the field, recording 87 goals, 40 caused turnovers, and 123 draw controls in her sophomore season. Standing at 5'10, Davis has something that cannot be taught. She towers over her opponents and puts the ball in the back of the net with style points. Davis dominates the draw with her height and one-handed ball-handling skills. She's in a league of her own, making plays only seen at the college level. The question isn't if she'll make a name for herself at the next level, it's when.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Nick is your textbook do-it-all midfielder. She's got the speed and agility to contribute at the highest level. Her stick skills are also impressive. She has the ability to play with both hands. Layla's competition also shows a lot in the draw circle. Her ability to box out and play with one hand on her stick makes her nearly automatic on the circle. Nick is undoubtedly one of the top midfielders in the class of 2027 and will continue to thrive at the next level as a defensive middie or two-way.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Rivera is primarily an offensive midfielder but can do it all. She is dominant in the draw circle with a strong self-draw. She's able to push or pull to place the ball in space. But she's not afraid to get gritty for a contested ground ball in the circle. Rivera had 162 draw controls during her sophomore year school season, the top number in New Jersey. Her skill is elite, and her numbers speak for themselves. [player_tooltip player_id='70907' first='Zariah' last='Rivera'] will be a force in the circle at the next level.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Avery is your Energizer Bunny. She has a heavy push in the circle and a quick first step off the line to come up with the possession. With a little more box-out instruction, Bosack can be a force in the circle at the next level.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Dickerson is versatile in the circle. She can take the draw but also perform on the circle. She has a quick first step off the circle and a strong box out, making her a reliable option. What makes her a compelling player is her ability to come up with possession battles and turn them into momentum shifts for her team. Dickerson will go for the gritty back checks and has the speed necessary to excel at the next level. </p>
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Draw wins equal possession, and let's face it, possession equals more opportunities to score and win. Here are five of the top draw players, takers, and circle players in the class of 2027.
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5'10"
POS
Midfield/Draw Specialist
CLASS
2027
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CLASS
2027
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CLASS
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