Keyion Dixon discusses his commitment to UConn

Keyion Dixon first caught the attention of UConn's coaching staff while running track at Glastonbury High last year. He went on to attend a camp in Storrs that summer and also again on June 16th of this year. He received his offer shortly after his second visit and waited only a few days before making his verbal commitment.

"I live in Connecticut and had a chance to get to know the coaches in Glastonbury, so I feel like I know their true character," he told UConn Report. "I also wanted to stay close to home so my family can see me play."

Though he plays quarterback for Glastonbury High, Dixon will be playing wide receiver in college. He held offers from UMass, Temple, and URI in addition to UConn.

"I don't think it will be a difficult transition," he said. "I play QB out of necessity, but I'm also an athlete. My experience at quarterback gives me a good understanding of how to operate as a receiver and the importance of running precise routes."

Dixon is also a track star, holding school records in three events and earning All-New England honors while competing in sprints, hurdles, relays, long jump and high jump. He would be interested in continuing track at UConn.

"I definitely want to try," he said. "I heard it was hard, but I'd love to accept the challenge of doing both football and track."

While at UConn, he had a good conversation with the Husky's leading returning receiver Noel Thomas about playing the position, putting the work in, and representing his home state. The latter was of personal importance to Dixon.

"You want the best for where you're from and to always give back to the community," he said. "If you grew up in Connecticut, and feel like this is your home, you want to take pride in where you come from."

Dixon will be participating in the New York vs. New England All-Star Classic this Saturday along with fellow UConn commit Tahj Herring and UConn target Tyler Coyle, from nearby Windsor, who is a good friend of his.

"It's going to be a fun, competitive setting," he said. "It will be fun to play with all that talent. It's going to be a great experience and I'm very excited."

Dixon plans to visit UConn during the year and attend as many games as possible this fall. With Dixon and Herring, UConn already has more in-state players committed for the Class of 2016 than in the entire Class of 2015.