Ricardo Dixon

Height:
5-11
Weight:
170
Year:
Junior
Hometown:
Miami, Fla.
High School:
Hallandale
Prev School:
USF
Position:
CB

2012 (Junior): Played in eight games as a member of special teams and a reserve on defense...had six tackles on the season, all of which came in win over Valparaiso...returned a blocked punt six yards against the Crusaders.

USF: Was a member of the program from 2009-11...in 2011, saw action in six games at cornerback and on special teams...suffered a torn ACL against Cincinnati and missed the remainder of the season...posted two tackles and an interception...tallied first career interception against UTEP...in 2010, played in 12 games at defensive back and on special teams...tallied eight tackles and two pass breakups...posted three tackles and a PBU at Florida...added a stop versus FAU...notched a PBU at Louisville...posted two tackles versus Connecticut...redshirted in 2009...coach was Skip Holtz.

HIGH SCHOOL: Selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game...also was chosen for the Hawaii All-Star Football Classic and the Dade/Broward All-Star Game...ranked 13th best prospect at cornerback by ESPN...rated 33rd-best prospect at cornerback by Scout.com ...ranked 67th-best prospect in the Florida preseason Top 100 according to Rivals.com...rated 49th-best prospect at cornerback by Rivals.com...credited with 52 tackles, 12 PBU and six interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, as a senior...recorded 50 tackles, one interception and 30 PBU during as a junior...was a first-team all-state selection and a second team Reebok Florida Phenom honoree...coach was Dameon Jones.

PERSONAL: Parents are Vanessa and Ricardo Dixon...has a brother and a sister...brother is Penguins senior cornerback Deionte Williams...birthday is Sept. 11...academic interest is criminal justice.