When you look at the class of 2029’s best draw takers, the name Poppy Hamilton is sure to be near the top. A towering presence in the circle, Hamilton’s self-draw has become nearly automatic. She has the quick wrists to initiate it, but her height and reach allow her to snatch the ball out of the air at spots her opponents cannot get to. She has complete control and owns the circle. Her versatility on the offensive end is one of her greatest attributes. She got a lot of run at attack this summer in addition to her midfield and draw responsibilities. She excels as a quarterback at “X” with elite athleticism and is proven both as a scorer and a feeder. She has all the tools to be a force at the next level.

Poppy Hamilton made her presence known in the draw circle throughout the event. She fought hard for every possession and consistently put herself in a position to come away with the ball. Her ability to read draws stood out, allowing her to anticipate where the ball would go before others could react. Additionally, her self-draw ability was impressive, creating extra possessions for her team and giving them opportunities to push transition quickly.

Hamilton is very good when she takes the draw. She loves to self-draw, and she goes up and grabs it with one hand. The midfielder is from Long Island, N.Y., but attends high school at St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire. She is a three-sport athlete: Cross Country, Alpine Skiing, and Lacrosse. When she gets the ball in her stick off the draw, she can push it in transition. Hamilton can get downhill on her dodges. She had a nice left-to-right split dodge, got downhill, and scored on the run in one of her games.