Bryan Dixon

Position:
Strong Safety
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Tabor City, NC
High School:
South Columbus

2006 - Freshman Season
Played in six games primarily on special teams and as a reserve safety • Saw action against Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Furman, Clemson, Miami and South Florida • Had four primary tackles on the season • Posted three tackles at Clemson • Redshirted in 2005.

South Columbus High School
Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl Team • Ranked the No. 20 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Four-year starter at running back and cornerback • Also returned kicks • Rushed for 1,028 yards and scored 16 touchdowns as a senior • Also had 17 receptions for 516 yards and eight touchdowns at wide receiver • Played cornerback in the Shrine Bowl game • Had 62 tackles and six interceptions as a junior • Also rushed for 976 yards and had 720 yards receiving • Earned all-conference honors as a junior • Coached by Joey Price.

Personal
Son of Willie and Bertha Dixon • Born on Sept. 26, 1986 • Communications major.