Rutgers football retained an important piece on Sunday with the news that Flip Dixon is returning for one more season.
A safety, Dixon’s return is big for a Rutgers secondary that was very strong this past season. He posted a career-high 70 tackles along with an interception, a forced fumble and four passes defended.
Dixon joined Rutgers out of the transfer portal and quickly became an integral part of the defense. He showed a tough, determined physical side in the defense but also a seamless fit in his ability to space and playmake in the back end.
His return marks yet another key contributor to the defense returning for the 2024 season.
— Flip Dixon (@Flippa_8) December 17, 2023
Already, defensive linemen Aaron Lewis and Wesley Bailey along with linebackers Tyreem Powell and Mo Toure. From the group eligible to return, only defensive back Max Melton opted for the NFL draft (and that was with head coach Greg Schiano’s urging to go to the next level).
On the offensive side of the ball, left tackle Hollin Pierce, running back Kyle Monangai and wide receiver Christian Dremel are also returning.