Cristian Dixon
Welcome to Michigan, Cristian Dixon! 〽️ @Dixondoesit8 hails from Southern California and hauled in 35 receptions for 611 yards and six TDs as a junior at Mater Dei.
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Prep
• Attended Mater Dei High School (2021) coached by Bruce RollinsonKey Statistics
• Had his senior season postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Hauled in 35 receptions for 611 yards and six TDs as a junior at Mater Dei
• Caught 42 passes for 862 and nine touchdowns as a sophomore at Pomona Diamond RanchHonors and Rankings
• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of four stars; rated as the No. 222 overall player nationally, the No. 39 wide receiver in the country and the 22nd-best recruit in the state of California
• Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 61 prospect in California and the 105th-best wide receiver recruit in the nation
• ESPN300 member as the nation’s 140th overall recruit; rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 25 wide receiver prospect and the 13th-best recruit in the state of California
• Rivals.com four-star prospect; nation’s 201st overall recruit, the No. 35 wide receiver prospect in the nation and the No. 17 player in CaliforniaPersonal
• Cristian Dixon was born March 25, 2002
• Son of Christian Dixon
Athletic build with length. Highly projectable frame to add size without sacrificing fluidity. Dynamic pass-catcher and down-field threat. Major nuisance on the outside. Physicality to overmatch defensive backs and technical enough to be a weapon over the middle. Short strider who is still refining technique, but has major potential. Decent top-end speed. Needs to get out of breaks quicker to become more consistent. Potential multi-year starter at the Power Five level and upside as NFL Draft Day 2 selection.
Builds his game around technique. Fluid and sinks his hips well. Known as a go route deep threat when rising up the ranks but now a refined route runner. Spent offseason working with projected first round NFL Draft pick Jaylen Waddle and added more versatility to his game. Excellent catch radius and perfect snagger of the ball when coming across the middle. Will be a quarterback friendly target on short-intermediate routes. Does not use his size to his advantage. More finesse than physical. Can seem to be lackadaisical at times. High ceiling but needs to play at a high level more consistently.
2021 Outlook: Because Michigan is so talented, fast and young at wide receiver, I just don’t see Dixon being a big part of the rotation next fall. He’s very solid, and could surprise, but it’s always tough to project freshmen to play when their position group is well stocked.
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