First Pac-12 offer is in for 2014 quarterback 
June, 13, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
Not many young players make a splash on the recruiting scene with their first offer coming from Notre Dame. But that's what happened to 2014 quarterback Brandon Dawkins (Westlake Village, Calif./Oaks Christian) two weeks ago.
Now Dawkins is making a splash in the Pac-12, as Utah stepped forward with an offer for the 6-foot-3, 195-pound dual-threat quarterback. The momentum might only be starting, as Dawkins said he feels Alabama and UCLA could be close to extending offers as well.
"It's really exciting, especially being a sophomore," Dawkins said of the high-profile nature of his early offers and interest. "All these big schools seeing what I can do, it makes me want to work harder."
Now Dawkins is making a splash in the Pac-12, as Utah stepped forward with an offer for the 6-foot-3, 195-pound dual-threat quarterback. The momentum might only be starting, as Dawkins said he feels Alabama and UCLA could be close to extending offers as well.
"It's really exciting, especially being a sophomore," Dawkins said of the high-profile nature of his early offers and interest. "All these big schools seeing what I can do, it makes me want to work harder."
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