DITR had a chance to sit down with one of the top defensive lineman in black college football, Marcus Dixon, defensive end from Hampton University. With his size and play ability; Dixon could land with an NFL team when his days at Hampton are complete. Read more and find out his goals after football, what NFL player he compares himself to and more.
DITR: What’s your major?
M.D.: My major is Health and Physical Education.
DITR:On a scale of 1-to-10, how do you grade your performance last season and why?
M.D.: I’ll give myself a (5). If you ask my coach, he may grade higher. I feel like I can always do better; I’m my biggest critic. My coach has told me to be more aggressive when playing and to avoid getting cut off by offensive lineman. I’ve been working on that.
DITR: What are your strengths and weaknesses on the field?
M.D.: My strengths are: I’m coach able, I have great technique, good hands,
foot quickness and I’m durable. My weaknesses are: Not ripping thru on cut blocks and I should be more aggressive.
DITR:What do you consider the strengths of the team?
M.D.: Our strengths are: We’re close because we have a strong bond with one another. Also, we are a fast team on the field.
DITR: What are your goals after football?
M.D.: My goal after football is to be a high school football coach.
DITR: What NFL player do you pattern yourself after and why?
**Read the full interview in the FALL ISSUE of DITR**
