Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State CB Daryus Dixon

Penn State football will have a completely overhauled roster to get to know in 2026 under new head coach Matt Campbell. Following one of the most active offseasons in recent memory for Penn State with a flurry of activity in the transfer portal, fans will have a lot of catching up to do in getting to know this year's Penn State roster. Fortunately, not every face will be brand new to fans. Regardless, we will be here to give you a fresh overview of every player on the roster for the 2026 season with a series of player profiles.

From all of the returning players, a long list of new faces from the transfer portal, and incoming recruits from the Class of 2026, we will have you covered with this year's player profiles for the Penn State roster. Here is a quick look at cornerback Daryus Dixon for the 2026 season.

Preseason Player Profile

• Hometown: Perris, California
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 186 lbs
• Class in 2026: Sophomore

Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2025: Consensus 4-star, No. 11 ranked cornerback, per 247Sports

One of the crown jewels of James Franklin’s recruiting classes, Daryus Dixson chose Penn State over a number of powerhouses, like Ohio State, Michigan, and Alabama.

Career Stats

The blue-chip cornerback didn’t record a ton of stats last year, but that just speaks to his outstanding coverage. He tallied 24 tackles, six passes defensed, two tackles for loss and a sack.

Depth Chart Overview

Dixson will be on the field often this season as he looks to improve his already stellar reputation. If things go well, he should establish himself as one of the best corners in the nation.