Collin Dixon

Updated prior to the Music City Bowl 2025 SOPHOMORE 14th in the Big Ten in receiving touchdowns (5) during the regular season 2024 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN Academic All-Big Ten Played in all 13 games at wide receiver 18 receptions for 264 receiving yards on the season 27-yard reception in Illinois' Cheez-It Citrus Bowl victory over #14 South Carolina (12/31/24) Season-high three receptions at #1 Oregon (10/26/24) Caught two passes for a career-high 69 yards in win vs. Purdue (10/12/24) Made first start and recorded first-career catch in win vs. #19 Kansas (9/7/24) 2023 FRESHMAN Did not play in a game and redshirted the season HIGH SCHOOL Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals Position ranks: #41 (On3), #69 (Rivals), #115 (247), #182 (ESPN) State ranks: #15 (Rivals), #28 (247), #30 (On3), #42 (ESPN) Played for head coach Mike Hay at Tallmadge High School Three-year letterwinner Caught 201 passes for 3,561 yards and 43 touchdowns during his high school career Caught 88 catches for 1,493 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior Caught 69 passes for 1,461 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior Back-to-back 1,400-yard seasons as a junior and senior Three-time Suburban League first team Two-time All-Ohio first team 2022 Suburban League Offensive Player of the Year 2022 District Offensive Player of the Year Three-time Suburban League first team in track and field Two-time SL first team in basketball Honor roll and scholar athlete Offers included Duke, Indiana, Kentucky, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Purdue, and Wisconsin PERSONAL Born on November 22, 2004 Son of Harlan Dixon and Jenny Thomas One brother, Cameron Chose Illinois because, “I loved everything about the school and I have a great relationship with the coaching staff.” Majoring in marketing RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available. Related Headlines Related Press Clips Related Videos Related Photos STATISTICS