Derrick Dixon
Derrick Dixon
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Matt DeBary | Prep Redzone Scout
A small-town defensive lineman on the rise in Wrightsville, Dixon is a short, compact lineman with a strong motor and the ability to chase down the quarterback. He plays bigger than his size, can be tough to block, and plays quick when running down the ball-carrier. He’s been one of the top defenders in the area and is having a really strong sophomore season, making 20 tackles so far this season with 12 TFLs and four sacks. His best football is way ahead of him and he’ll be added to the next 2028 rankings update. If he continues to add more mass and develop over the next 10 months Dixon could be in for a dominant junior season in 2026.
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Matt DeBary | Prep Redzone Scout
A small-town defensive lineman on the rise in Wrightsville, Dixon is a short, compact lineman with a strong motor and the ability to chase down the quarterback. He plays bigger than his size, can be tough to block, and plays quick when running down the ball-carrier. He’s been one of the top defenders in the area and is having a really strong sophomore season, making 20 tackles so far this season with 12 TFLs and four sacks. His best football is way ahead of him and he’ll be added to the next 2028 rankings update. If he continues to add more mass and develop over the next 10 months Dixon could be in for a dominant junior season in 2026.
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