Marcus Dixon DE Hampton #94

Ht: 6'4
Wt: 284

Strengths:
A well built athlete. Very strong. Has the frame to add more weight and could eventually play defensive tackle. A tough player that gives his full effort.
Weaknesses:
Lacks ideal speed. Not very quick. Was sentenced to 10 years in prison for statutory rape, but was released after 15 months when the ruling was overturned.
Comments:

Dixon is an interesting prospect. His time served in prison jumps out immediately red flag but his coaches and teammates have nothing negative to say about the young man. He was a successful student athlete all through high school and college and appears to have unfairly charged. Teams will definitely have to look further into the the case before coming to their own conclusion. As for his draft stock, he's a mid-round pick at best because of his lack of speed and quickness. He has a lot of upside however and if he adds some weight he may develop into a nice option at defensive tackle.
For further reading on his rape trial:
Oprah: In Prison For Having Teenage Sex
CNN Story on the case
ESPN: Can sports save Marcus Dixon




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