Derendrick Dixon is a 5'7" Wide Receiver/Running Back in the 2027 class.
Dixon attends West in Utah.
Dixon's Player Profile was created on January 28, 2025.
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Expert Analysis
Derendrick
DixonWR/RB
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
Weight
165
HS
West
|
UT
Midseason Check-In: Additional Running Backs
Derendrick is an all around weapon. I’ve watched him for the past couple of seasons and he’s a...
Written by Andy Pham
Derendrick
DixonWR/RB
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
Weight
165
HS
West
|
UT
Week Two: Running Backs
Derendrick is the plug and play weapon as he can fill multiple positions. He was used as one...
Written by Andy Pham
Derendrick
DixonWR/RB
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
Weight
165
HS
West
|
UT
5A Semi Finals Recap
Junior is primed for a huge 2026 season. He can be deployed as a slot receiver, be used...
Written by Andy Pham
Derendrick
DixonWR/RB
Class
2027
Height
5'7"
Weight
165
HS
West
|
UT
Key Running Backs to know this offseason
Dixon is an athletic space back who does his best work where he can create in the open...
Written by Andy Pham
Andy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Andy Pham
Prep Redzone Scout
Derendrick is an all around weapon. I’ve watched him for the past couple of seasons and he’s a player who can be lined up out wide, in the slot, in the backfield and be motioned to get in open space. He’s a jitterbug and an electric player. He has good twitch and is a runner with good acceleration and speed. He’s a runner who does a good job getting to the edge and he uses his quickness and speed to his advantage. When he gets to the second level, he does a good job of making defenders miss and his hip fluidity comes into play. He is a natural receiver in the passing game and he shows good footwork. He’s a dynamic athlete who can be used in various ways.
Derendrick is the plug and play weapon as he can fill multiple positions. He was used as one of the primary backs in Week 2 for West and he was excellent on the ground and found the endzone four times. He is a creator in space and showcases good vision. He’s a runner who has good lateral quickness and makes defenders miss in tight quarters.
Junior is primed for a huge 2026 season. He can be deployed as a slot receiver, be used in the back field, and be motioned to get into space and in the open. He performs well as a receiver and has good ball tracking skills, and has strong hands. He’s a willing in-between-the-tackles runner and has a good feel for the game and is an overall playmaker. He will be a key piece next season.
Dixon is an athletic space back who does his best work where he can create in the open field. He is a versatile player who can be lined up in the slot. Dixon showcases good footwork and is a twitchy athlete. He has good lateral quickness, good speed, and is an elusive player with the ball in his hands. Dixon, as a receiver, showcases soft hands, catches outside of his frame, knows where to sit in zone coverages, and creates late separation with his finishing speed.