Lyn-J Dixon RB Tennessee | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Lyn-J Dixon RB Tennessee
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.52 seconds (64%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.8 DOB: 02/18/1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.52 seconds (64%*) | |
| Age: 25.8 DOB: 02/18/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
48.4 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Rushing: |
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64% |
| Break Tackles: |
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65% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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46% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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34% |
| Run Blocking: |
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51% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#406
Position rank:
#36
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| College Games: 39 College Snaps: 571 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#83
Pos Rank:
#10
State Rank:
#23
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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| Ovr Rank: #258 Pos Rank: #7 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Wesley Kennedy III - Georgia Southern |
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86% |
| Demetric Felton - UCLA |
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82% |
| Bryant Koback - Toledo |
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69% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Lyn-J Dixon from Taylor County High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Dixon joined Clemson.In 2018 as a freshman Dixon saw action in 12 games for the Tigers as he ran for 547 yards on 62 attempts for an elite 8.8 yards per carry, with 5 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made only one reception for 41 yards.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 15 games. and rushed for 635 yards on 104 carries for an elite 6.1 ypc, with 6 TDs, with 3 fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in only 14 receptions for 121 yards.
In 2020 as a junior Dixon saw action in 9 games for the Tigers. He ran for 190 yards on 42 attempts for 4.5 ypc, with 2 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made only 3 receptions for 21 yards.
As a senior in 2021 he played in just 3 games and ran for only 48 yards on 10 carries for average of 4.8 ypc, with no TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he had 2 receptions for only 7 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Dixon aggressively finishes runs and consistently falls forward in a crowd. His low pad level and a bit of wiggle keep him from absorbing big hits.
- He does a nice job with recognition as a pass protector and gives good effort.
- He brings a nice blend of power and passing game skills. He has a compact build and a naturally low center of gravity, and Dixon runs with excellent balance through traffic, allowing him to squeeze through for yardage.
- He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. He runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward.
- He shows good vision and good explosion upfield once he plants his foot. Dixon has lateral movement skills and enough speed to threaten big plays. He’s excellent in the passing game, capable of flexing out as a receiver and creating mismatches against linebackers, and he’s a solid back in the screen game.
- His passing game skills are strong. He’s a natural hands catcher who turns upfield quickly in the screen game, and he shows a great feel for setting up wheel routes.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Not the most instinctive runner and too often tries for the big play, dancing and losing yards. Lacks the natural power to push the pile and feels more comfortable avoiding contact.
- Dixon has a slight build, especially for a running back, and Dixon isn’t going to grind out yardage between the tackles, as he lacks power and runs with a fairly high pad level.
- His hands are good, but he doesn’t show much feel as a route runner and might not be a guy you flex out wide.
Lyn-J Dixon percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Lyn-J Dixon (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
406.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
39.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.