Korbyn Dorsey provided Mexico value at several spots on the football field.
The Mexico senior, who was recognized on offense and defense with awards last season, signed to play football at …
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Korbyn Dorsey provided Mexico value at several spots on the football field.
The Mexico senior, who was recognized on offense and defense with awards last season, signed to play football at Central Methodist University in Fayette. Dorsey held his signing ceremony on Monday in the Mexico Sports Complex.
Dorsey said he will play defensive back at Central Methodist after a coach there took interest in him. As he studies business, Dorsey said the school seems like a good spot for him.
“On my visit, it was really nice,” Dorsey said. “I talked to a lot of players and a lot of the coaches, who are really nice.”
Dorsey said there is some familiarity already because of former Mexico teammates and friends who are currently Eagles. Peyton Hoover signed to play football at Central Methodist, PJ Perkins signed to play basketball and Sam Ryan signed to play baseball.
There were many Bulldogs who played alongside Dorsey as he was one of many who played on both sides of the ball. He was an all-conference second team running back, second team all-conference linebacker and all-district running back.
Dorsey ran for 571 yards for 4.9 yards per carry and four touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 239 yards on offense. He had 58 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, six pass defenses, three interceptions and one sack on defense, so he feels like defense is a good home for him.
“I’ve always been a good tackler and have always been able to play downhill,” Dorsey said. “The ability to cover receivers and make plays on the ball, that’s what makes me great at defensive back.”
Dorsey’s time at running back helped his defense, he said, as being a ball handler helps him know his opponent.
“Knowing all the moves that they can do helps my tackling,” Dorsey said. “I can predict their next move.”
Head coach Steve Haag said he is happy that Dorsey has the opportunity for “a valuable and rewarding” experience as a college student-athlete. He said it was no accident that Dorsey became a dependable contributor and leader on the team.
“Korbyn is a player who consistently dedicated himself to improving his craft,” Haag said. “He serves as a strong example that hard work, persistence, and effort lead to success.”
Versatility and selflessness go hand-in-hand, according to Haag, and Dorsey has both qualities.
“Korbyn’s value to the team was evident in his willingness to do whatever was asked of him,” Haag said. “Whether it was blocking, running, or adjusting positions, he consistently put the team’s needs first.”
Since Dorsey moved from Hannibal to Mexico in fifth grade, he said he has been around a good group of guys. They were all at his signing ceremony to congratulate him and provided him one last reminder of what Dorsey will miss in Mexico.
“It builds a brotherhood,” Dorsey said. “It makes you a lot closer than you think you would be. All of my teammates, we’re super close.”
