Cyberjet Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 <p> Brandon Dixon NFL Draft 2014: Highlights, Scouting Report for New York Jets CB By Ian Wharton, Featured Columnist Apr 14, 2014 SHARE TWEET NEXT ARTICLE » Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories Colin E. Braley 1.4K Reads 1 Comments Brandon Dixon, CB, Northwest Missouri State (HT: 5’11.375”; WT: 199 lbs.) New York Jets Sixth Round: 195th Pick NFL Comparison: Derek Cox, Cornerback, San Diego Chargers Combine Weigh In Height Weight Arm Hand 5113 199 32¼" 8⅝" ESPN.com Combine Results 40-yard dash 10-yard split Vert Broad 3-Cone Shuttle 4.41 N/A 32½ 9'8" 7.15 4.27 ESPN.com Positives His height and weight are the NFL average for starting cornerbacks. Some teams won't consider cornerbacks that are shorter than 5’11”, and Dixon is comfortably over that threshold. Demonstrates a sound backpedal with his quick feet and low stance. Staying low and balanced throughout his backpedal and transition when he changes directions helps limit wasted movement. Changes directions quickly using his fluid hips, allowing him to focus on the quarterback, because he’s not trailing the receiver due to stiffness. He reads the quarterback’s eyes well and does so consistently. In addition, he stays with his assigned receiver while tracking the ball, a trait that will translate to the NFL. Being a primarily zone cornerback at Northwest Missouri State, Dixon played to his greatest strengths. His ability to effectively roam his assigned zone is impressive because it shows advanced awareness and understanding of space around him. Great linear speed allows him to excel in Cover 3 zone. Combining his speed and fluidness, he can turn and run with almost any receiver. Hard hitter that seeks out contact, which is rare for a cornerback. His ability to support the run is a nice bonus for defensive coordinators to work with. Closes quickly on underneath routes. His anticipation and recognition of plays was solid in college and will be a big key to success if he can continue his quick mental processing. Uses the sideline to his advantage, an indicator that he has good spatial awareness. He doesn’t give the quarterback or receiver much room to work with on the outside. Could switch to safety if cornerback doesn’t work out. His positive traits translate to safety, and his concerns are lesser concerns at safety. Negatives Playing at Northwest Missouri State, Dixon didn’t face NFL-caliber receivers, so his learning curve could be steep. Although it isn’t Dixon’s fault the competition level was low, his ability to be productive against much better athletes is a concern. Being a linear athlete, he doesn’t have short-area quickness or burst. This limits his ability to consistently play man coverage, because he will lose positioning to the receiver quickly after the snap and cannot recover. Tends to catch the ball with his body rather than his hands, which leads to drops. The fact he gets into position for a turnover so often is impressive and important; now he needs to take the next step and finish every opportunity. His confidence can become shaken in man coverage, so he will have to learn to recover from being beaten, because it is inevitable. Young corners often have this problem, but it is fixable. The pressure of the NFL is much different than the type of exposure he received at junior college and Division II football. This isn’t a character concern but a general concern as his environment drastically changes. Collegiate Statistics Year Team Tackles PD INT 2011 Joliet Juco 90 31 8 2012 NWMSU 38 10 5 2013 NWMSU 36 12 1 http://www.nwmissouri.edu/sports/ Personal Notes Two-time All-American and All-MIAA pick in two seasons. His brother, Brian Dixon, started at the opposite cornerback spot for Northwest Missouri State. Transferred from Joliet Junior College before the 2012 season. Twitter handle is @BDixs1. Ratings Chart Graph made by http://nces.ed.gov Overall Brandon Dixon is an unheralded player from a small DII football school, but that doesn’t mean he lacks NFL talent. His physical attributes and demeanor on the field are big assets, and Dixon has potential to become a very good NFL cornerback. His best fit is with a team that runs mostly zone coverage, where he can read and react to the quarterback. Draft Projection: Fourth Round Omg - this would have been less of a reach than Mcdougle if we picked him in the 3rd round. Go figure. I'm telling you these draft experts they know their stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Will Michael Sam be drafted? They have Shelley Smith at a gay sports bar. The anticipation is building. I was all for taking a look at him if they thought he could get after the passer, ESPN has changed my mind completely. I want nothing to do with them for a lower end prospect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 the QB. other than that. the jets talent is very comparable to all nfl teamsNo depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 6'2" 225 4.40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2014/04/08/boiler-room-nebraska-wr-quincy-enunwa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Enunwa is a TANK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I was all for taking a look at him if they thought he could get after the passer, ESPN has changed my mind completely. I want nothing to do with them for a lower end prospect jokes aside Sam had like a 25inch vert....that's beyond pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 No depth lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 All these WRs aren't making the team. Hopefully the competition yields some quality results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cousin Ik? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jettington Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 How many Wide Receivers can we possibly have on this team? Decker Kerley Hill Nelson Ford Saunders Evans Enunwa Could Hill get the ax for Enunwa and Ford for Saunders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Now we're just letting Rex pick guys with silly names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisYearsModel Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I don't think anybody is drafting Sam because they don't want to be killed in the media if he does not make the team and they cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 How many Wide Receivers can we possibly have on this team? Decker Kerley Hill Nelson Ford Saunders Evans Enunwa Could Hill get the ax for Enunwa and Ford for Saunders? Maybe we can keep hill as a db specialist in Hail Mary situations to swat the balls down in the end zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisYearsModel Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 ESPN takes a closer look at EVERY New England pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 ESPN takes a closer look at EVERY New England pick. Don't tell me, their verdict is awesome.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 big dude. some body catches, and some really nice grabs with the hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisYearsModel Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I like Enunwa better than the other 2 receivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Now we're just letting Rex pick guys with silly names. He likes Nigerians, whats the big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Catches the ball a lot with his body tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jettington Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I like Enunwa better than the other 2 receivers. Just from the tape they showed he reminds me of a slightly shorter Vincent Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 DE ? huh ? maybe a teamer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisYearsModel Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Don't tell me, their verdict is awesome.. "Belechick loves this, Belechick loves that. Under Belechick, this kid will produce", and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Now we're just letting Rex pick guys with silly names. My wife and I rewound that, paused it, and spent 3 minutes truing to figure it out. We concluded that some NFLN producer had a stroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 How many Wide Receivers can we possibly have on this team? Decker Kerley Hill Nelson Ford Saunders Evans Enunwa Could Hill get the ax for Enunwa and Ford for Saunders? competition baby top 4 and a special teamer for the #5 role, the rest go bye bye or the the PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jettington Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 If the Jets sign all 12 guys, over a 5th of the opening day roster will be rookies, that's insane. Is it uncommon for teams to draft and not end up signing players to the 53 man roster for opening day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 and there it is !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Ok then why are those teams always good, and we always suck. Is this serious? Who is the most important guy on the field? The field general? The one who leads and distributes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisYearsModel Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Tajh Boyd. Clemson QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 How many Wide Receivers can we possibly have on this team? Decker Kerley Hill Nelson Ford Saunders Evans Enunwa Could Hill get the ax for Enunwa and Ford for Saunders? Hill, Nelson, and Ford are all fighting for roster spots. Can't imagine Ford making the team. I think the Jets like Hill a lot better than JetNation does, though. They have to be thinking about carrying six already. See what the kids can do on specials. Gives Saunders an edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Tajh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Whoooooooa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 ******* Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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