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T-Frank's Film Room: Penn State defensive back Daryus Dixson provides flexibility, high floor

Headshot 5x7 reduced qualityby:Thomas Frank Carr06/12/24

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Penn State landed cornerback Daryus Dixson who filled in roles as a slot corner, outside corner and sometimes a safety in the Mater Dei defense. (Photo: Dixson family)

Nothing beats watching game footage to understand exactly what a player can do, what they’re asked to do and to generally get a full picture of a player’s strengths and weaknesses. So when we discussed Daryus Dixson and the hole in his game film based on his highlights, the caveat was that we needed to learn more. If he committed to Penn State, we’d learn the intricacies that led to highlight tape mostly devoid of press-man coverage.   Dixson committed, and so we have. The journey for Dixson in the Mater Dei defense is one of the more fascinating investigations we’ve gone through for a Penn State commit in recent memory. Let’s dive into why.

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