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Class of 2026 three-star athlete Markel Dabney plans to make the trek from Richmond, Virginia down to Dallas, Texas to play his college football, as the Huguenot High School standout committed to Southern Methodist University on Tuesday.
Dabney ranks as the No. 18 prospect in the state of Virginia.
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He has pledged to head coach Rhett Lashlee, defensive coordinator/safeties coach Scott Symons, linebackers coach/co-defensive coordinator Maurice Crum Jr. and the rest of SMU’s staff.
Dabney is coming off of an official visit with the Mustangs during the weekend of May 2 through May 4.
“I feel like it’s the best fit for me as of right now,” Dabney told Rivals.com about his commitment to SMU. “The culture in the facility (stands out). Everybody in that building loves being around each other and that’s something almost everybody wants to be a part of!”
While listed as an athlete, Dabney projects as a linebacker/nickel back hybrid player once he gets on campus in Dallas.
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Dabney has built a good connection with Lashlee and sees him as a head coach he wants to play for. He has built the strongest bond with Crum, his future position coach.
“Coach Lashlee and I’s relationship, along with the rest of the coaching staff, is great,” Dabney said. “Me and Coach Crum’s relationship is very tight. He’s the one I would say I’m closet with!”
As mentioned, Dabney most recently visited SMU for his official visit earlier this month. In addition to spending time with the coaches, Dabney was able to truly connect with the players and learn what life is like as a Mustang. Dabney connected with sophomore linebacker Brandon Booker, whom he hit it off well with.
“My last visit to SMU was May 2 (for an official visit), “Dabney explained. “Just hanging around with some of the players (stood out about the trip) — they…
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