DaryusDixson

CBCB#5PSU Nittany Lions
6'0" • 184lbs • So.
Draft Eligibility:2030
Overall Grade '26
76.5
115th/1000 - CBs
Snap Count '26
274
620th/2302 - CBs
Interceptions '26
1
114th/1000 - CBs
WK 9 MATCHUP
vs PURBOI 10/31, 8:15 PM
Daryus
Dixson
CB
#5
|
PSU Nittany Lions
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/28/2026
Daryus Dixson is a cornerback for the Penn State Nittany Lions who earned a 76.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 115th among 1000 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 80.4 ranked 49th among 1000 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 57.9 ranked 799th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Dixson broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 32.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 6 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 11 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Penn State Nittany Lions
2025 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
76.5
AVG
115th/1000 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
80.4
AVG
49th/1000 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
55.4
AVG
576th/1000 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
57.9
AVG
799th/1000 CBs

Highest Graded Games

vsPAVI
86.2
Week 3, 2025
@NJRU
73.9
Week 14, 2025
@SCCL
73.1
Week BG, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

vsNEUN
53.4
Week 13, 2025
vsFLIN
61.2
Week 2, 2025
vsCASC
61.9
Week 6, 2026

Grades by Game

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Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
11
774th/1000 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
114th/1000 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
464th/1000 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
6
51st/1000 CBs

Defense

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Rank
774
th
Solo Tackles
11
515
th
Assists
3
178
th
Forced Fumbles
0
758
th
Stops
3
147
th
Sacks
0
332
nd
Missed Tackles
3
114
th
Interceptions
1
28
th
Passer Rating Allowed
32.9
771
st
Yards per Reception Allowed
15.2
464
th
Total Pressures
0
345
th
PBUs
2
51
st
Receptions Allowed
6

Snaps

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Rank
620
th
Total Snaps
274
475
th
Run Defense Snaps
139
560
th
Pass Rush Snaps
2
701
st
Coverage Snaps
133
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