Daryus Dixson

Started in six games...Tallied 13 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, one interception and a blocked kick. Made three solo tackles...at Temple (9/12): Blocked a 52-yard field goal attempt... Buffalo (9/19): Had two solo tackles...Wisconsin (9/26): Had first career interception and returned it for 24 yards...at Northwestern (10/2): Produced five tackles including a half-tackle for loss... USC (10/10): Posted three solo tackles and one pass breakup. Played in all 13 games, making two starts...Posted 24 tackles (14 solo), including two tackles for a loss, one sack, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and six pass breakups. Had three total tackles, including a half-tackle for loss. Northwestern (10/11): Posted one solo tackle and forced a fumble. Indiana (11/8): Tallied two tackles including a sack for a loss of seven yards...Forced one fumble. at Michigan State (11/15): Recorded five tackles, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery. Nebraska (11/22): Tallied a career-high eight tackles (5 solo). at Rutgers (11/29): Recorded a tackle and two pass breakups. vs. Clemson (12/27): Broke up a career-high three passes...Made two tackles. Played at Mater Dei High School for head coach Raul Lara...Served as a team captain as a senior...Led Mater Dei to an 11-0 record as a senior...Helped the Lions to a 13-1 record as a junior...Guided Mater Dei to a 12-1 mark as a sophomore and a 12-0 record as a freshman...Earned first-team All-Trinity League...As a senior, tallied 26 tackles and two interceptions...As a junior, posted 49 solo tackles, three interceptions and 14 pass breakups...As a sophomore, registered 33 solo tackles, two interceptions and four pass breakups...As a freshman, secured 16 solo tackles, one interception and four pass breakups...Rated as a four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals and a three-star prospect by On3...Tabbed as the No. 62 overall prospect, No. 6 cornerback and No. 5 prospect in California in the class by Rivals...Named the No. 106 overall prospect, No. 13 cornerback and No. 11 player in California by ESPN...Ranked as the No. 113 overall prospect, No. 14 cornerback and No. 8 prospect in California by 247Sports...Full name is Daryus Kevin Dixson...Son of Daryll Dixson and Lacrietia Grate-Dixson...Has a brother, Daryll Jr...Intends to major in business to pursue a career in real estate.