Dox Aitken – Virginia
Although a slow start to the season dropped Dox Aitken down some draft boards and in the public eye in general, it would be foolish to let him slide too far in this year’s draft. His slow start is understandable, given his brief dalliance with Villanova Football, but he has seen an uptick in production which more or less began with an explosive OT winner against Notre Dame. With his pedigree and talent, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Aitken taken as the first midfielder. Nor would I be surprised if he turns out to be the crown jewel of this bunch.
Aitken is a five-tool scorer from the position. There are shades of Ryan Brown in the way he can snipe the twine from any spot on the field with either hand in a time-and-room scenario, but he brings so much more to the table. The athleticism and power that allowed him to dabble as an NCAA wide receiver is an asset on his dodges and he can find space attacking from up top, or in making powerful rolls to the cage. With so much experience in big games to go with his talent, Aitken should be an impact scorer in the PLL.
Roy Colsey’s Take: Dox is just a phenomenal athlete. He has the ability to do a lot at the midfield and create his own shot. He’s going to have a lot of value in the PLL as a guy who can run up and down the field and make other team’s pay.
