I love the running style, the offense, said Dixon on why he committed to UT. In high school, we run the same exact offense. Me coming in, looking at how Tennessee runs things and how Alvin Kamara had success in the backfield running with Tennessee, I see myself having the same success he had.
Like Kamara, Dixon is a slash and dash tailback. He racked up more than 2,500 all-purpose yards and 38 touchdowns as a junior, making defenders look silly with an array of spin moves and nifty jukes. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound tailback needs to get stronger before coming to Tennessee, but Dixon said, Im a hard worker. Im going to run the ball with a passion. I may not be the biggest on the field, but Im sure not going to let anyone take me down. Im going to run with that tough mindset and mentality.
Since 9th grade, weve had like a little friendship, Dixon said of Gillespie. I can click with him. He can click with me. The communication is always well. He doesnt just look at me as a player but as a person. Thats whats very special about me and coach Gs relationship.
Dixon picked Tennessee over more than 15 offers, with significant interest from Va. Tech, Louisville and others. With his decision behind him, Dixon hopes to lead Taylor County, which went 10-2 in 2016, to a state title during his senior season.
Knowing that after I made the commitment, that knocks off all the stress, he said. Now I can just worry about football for my high school team and worry about getting a championship for a city that really hasnt had a good team in a really long time. Itll be special to bring one back for the home crowd.
). He helped kick our legs out from under us last season but his previous work still stands imo.
