Washington CB Thaddeus Dixon enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Washington cornerback Thaddeus Dixon has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Dixon spent two seasons with the Huskies after beginning his collegiate career at Long Beach City College in California.

In the 2024 campaign, Dixon played in and started all 12 of Washington’s regular season games. He finished the season with 40 tackles, 11 pass deflections, 0.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and one interception. For his efforts, he was named an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection by the league’s coaches.

Dixon was also a significant contributor in Washington’s run to the national championship game last season. He appeared in 14 games for the Huskies, logging 24 tackles, seven pass breakups and an interception.

Before transferring to Washington, Dixon spent two seasons at Long Beach City College. While there, the 6-foot-1 standout amassed 77 tackles and five interceptions.

Thaddeus Dixon played high school football at La Mirada (CA), where he was a three-star recruit. He was the No. 27 overall player and No. 4 CB coming out of JUCO in 2023, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Dixon is the 21st Washington player to enter the transfer portal this offseason. The team hasn’t wallowed in self pity though, instead reeling in 12 players via the transfer portal as well. Washington is currently ranked No. 17 in On3’s 2025 Team Transfer Portal Rankings.

Texas transfer WR Johntay Cook II commits to Washington

Most notably, former Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II committed to Washington, via the NCAA Transfer Portal, on Dec. 28. Cook spent two seasons at Texas and will have two years of eligibility remaining.

In the 2024 campaign, Cook tallied eight receptions for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers were nearly identical to his true freshman season in 2023 when he recorded eight catches for 136 yards. However, he didn’t score a touchdown that season.

Johntay Cook II played high school football at DeSoto (TX), where he was a five-star prospect. He was the No. 31 overall recruit and the No. 3 wide receiver in the 2023 recruiting cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking.

The transfer portal officially opened on Dec. 7 and closed on Dec. 28, though players on teams still playing in the postseason will get an additional five-day window to enter the portal after their seasons end.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.