The #1 Defensive Tackle In Pennsylvania: Deshon Dodson

Deshon Dodson is a 4 Star recruit who plays Defensive Tackle at Neumann Goretti High School. Dodson is ranked as the 215th best recruit in the class of 2024 and is ranked as a top 25 Defensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Dodson is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Pennsylvania and is listed as the #1 Defensive Tackle in the state of Pennsylvania. His top offers are Texas A&M, Penn State, and Miami.

Who are some role models in your life?

My mom is my biggest role model, I do everything for her.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I like to listen to Lil Baby, Lil Durk, and Gunna before games.

What are the strengths of your game?

My strength, size, speed, and mobility

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

J’ven Williams or Nasir Feggans

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Keep your head down and keep grinding.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel to any place, I would want to go to Dubai.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

16

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

If I could meet one person, it would be LeBron. I saw him at an EYBL tournament when i played basketball, but I never got to meet him.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

When the Cavs came back from being down 3-1