4-Star CB Prospect Avante Dickerson Commits to Oregon over Nebraska, More

Cornerback Avante Dickerson announced his commitment to Oregon on Wednesday after he decommitted from Minnesota in late January.

Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports reported Dickerson, a 4-star prospect, also generated serious interest from Nebraska after he starred in the state at Westside High School in Omaha.

Dickerson is rated as the No. 122 overall player in the 2021 class and the eighth-best corner in this year's incoming group in 247Sports' composite rankings. He's also listed as the top player out of Nebraska.

The 6'0'', 170-pound playmaker played both cornerback and wide receiver for the Warriors, and he also ran track during his time at Westside.

Head coach Brett Froendt praised Dickerson, who scored 15 touchdowns as a senior while helping lead the team to a state title, for his consistency, per Wiltfong:

"Steady. Just reliable, dependable, clearly defensively his ability to shut his side of the field down allowed us to be able to do a lot of things with our defense that's what you dream about in every corner. He's a gifted young man we could rely on game after game, play after play to make our defense better. Offensively it was fun to create mismatches with him and move him around so no team could key in on defending him."

Dickerson made a pitch during his commitment Wednesday for other high-end recruits to join him with the Ducks.

"If you want to compete, if you want to be physical, if you want to be on a winning team, then come play for Oregon," he said, per 247Sports' Riley Gates.

The Ducks lead 247Sports' Pac-12 recruiting rankings for 2021 with a slight edge over USC. There's a substantial drop off before the rest of the conference's teams.

Dickerson's speed and well-rounded skill set make him a potential key contributor on special teams as a freshman if he's unable to secure a high-snap role within the defensive scheme.

He possesses all the tools to eventually become a top-tier NFL prospect if his development continues on the trajectory it was on at Oregon.