One Of Fordham´s Top Linemen: Da¨Jour Dixon

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

Growing up I was inspired by Ray Lewis. I always loved defense and the nature of aggression. Then I became a Ravens fan.

What high school is your biggest rival?

My biggest rival was Oaks Christian. I never was able to beat them because they simply had better players than we did. I did have 2 sacks in the 3 games I played them.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

To get me hyped up I listen to a lot of Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, Future, Young thug right before the game starts.

What is your offseason training like?

My offseason training is really different because of COVID now living with my parents so I dont have access to a GYM or a decent patch of grass so typically I will do bodyweight workouts and do some stuff with dumbbells hopefully when the cases go down ill be able to get out and run again.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career?

My favorite memory was winning DL mvp at USC and going 8 for 8 on reps. I never pushed myself harder in a camp or practice so that was the best.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your high school career?

Best player I played against in High School had to have been Kayvon Thibodeaux. He played a little tight end he wasnt really good there but he is a freak of nature as a defensive end had 2 or 3 sacks against us.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

In choosing a school, I looked at how I can connect with the players that are there as well as the players on my visit. I looked at how they would use me in a defense as well as the depth chart availability. And the cherry on top is that getting a degree from Fordham means everything for employers.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

I started looking at colleges after my sophomore year. I tried sending emails but that never worked. Colleges started sending me messages and look second semester of my junior year before senior started. I got my first offer May of 2018 by Portland St.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

One sports hero i would love to meet would be Kobe. He was the master of the moment and probably the best clutch athlete off all time when it mattered most.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment as a fan was when my Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl in 2012. Was their first title in years and I actually was alive to experience their two but I was only a baby who did not know football yet.