Ohio State '24 OH RB (FR) - Sam Williams-Dixon

Why Sam Williams-Dixon thinks he can be a 'Curtis Samuel-type' back for Ohio State https://t.co/oeygp84tKY

— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) May 12, 2023

 

Ohio State running back commit Sam Williams-Dixon has multiple facets to his game.

The speedy running back prides himself on his versatility, catching passes out of the backfield, finding running lanes and pass blocking. Williams-Dixon, who lined up primarily at wide receiver his sophomore season at West Holmes, looked like a natural receiver during Sunday’s Under Armour Next Camp in Obetz, Ohio, winning all of his one-on-ones and creating plenty of separation from his opponents. His performance resulted in him being named one of the camp’s MVPs from the running back group.

“It’s very important to have that skillset,” Williams-Dixon said of his pass-catching ability. “That’s a complete running back. That’s me.”

When he eventually arrives at Ohio State, Williams-Dixon said he has zero preference as to where he lines up for the Buckeyes. If asked, Williams-Dixon will take carries in the backfield, line up in the slot or outside, or do whatever else running backs coach Tony Alford asks of him.

“I’ll do whatever it takes,” Williams-Dixon said. “I want to wow the crowd and put on for my city, because I’m from Columbus, Ohio.”

When Williams-Dixon does arrive on campus, he’ll have plenty of company. Ohio State has already completed its running back recruiting for the 2024 class, with the Buckeyes landing the commitment of three backs: Williams-Dixon, James Peoples and Jordan Lyle. Williams-Dixon said he communicates with Peoples and Lyle often and that each of the three brings something different to the table for Ohio State.

“We all have different skill sets,” Williams-Dixon said. “We know that one’s always power, we always got the receiving guy and we always have the guy that can split the defense. That’s what I think Tony Alford is trying to bring to the table. We’re trying to bring that H-back and Curtis Samuel-type thing back to the team.”

After his upcoming high school season, Williams-Dixon said he plans to enroll early at Ohio State in January and participate in spring workouts. But before he steps on campus, Williams-Dixon feels he has something to prove in his senior season.

Williams-Dixon is ranked as a three-star recruit per 247Sports’ composite rankings, and the 5-foot-11, 203-pound running back is determined to see his ranking go up by the end of the year.

“Coming out (to the Under Armour camp), I was kind of underrated,” Williams-Dixon said. “Just coming out here to show them some of what I can do against top-tier talent is what I came here to do. And that’s what I’m going to do. I’m hoping I can get that fourth star here pretty soon.”

Williams-Dixon will play his senior season at Pickerington North after transferring from West Holmes, where he’ll face more competitive teams in a higher division.

“Playing at this level will definitely get me ready for what coach Alford is looking for and what Ohio State is looking for,” Williams-Dixon said of transferring to Pickerington North.

 

Ohio State commit Sam Williams-Dixon on pass pattern from the slot. pic.twitter.com/r1Uvcc3VT1

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) May 20, 2023

 

Have Buckeyes Found The Next Curtis Samuel In Sam Williams-Dixon? https://t.co/EPCPmsThB4

— BuckeyeHuddle.com (@BuckeyeHuddle) May 20, 2023

 

WATCH: Sam Williams-Dixon looks ahead to #OhioState, his role with the #Buckeyes and more (VIP)https://t.co/quFbKjJId7 pic.twitter.com/PbZZex4el5

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) May 22, 2023

 

Versatility is a strength for Ohio State running back commit Sam Williams-Dixonhttps://t.co/hwGKwIZju8

— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) May 22, 2023

 

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— Jeremy Birmingham (@Birm) June 7, 2023

 

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Ohio State Showed Sam Williams-Dixon 'Everything I Needed To Know' https://t.co/wBkC4AKxsg

— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) June 22, 2023

 

Sam Williams-Dixon said his Ohio State official visit “showed me everything I needed to know,” describing it as “the best experience of my life.” https://t.co/qcG1e9v5qZ

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) June 23, 2023

 

#thetakeover part 1 @SamuelDixon24 pic.twitter.com/B4v2dOzUTE

— Calvin Weaver (@calweav14) August 19, 2023

 

#thetakeover part 2 @SamuelDixon24 pic.twitter.com/ZMXXAIwDtk

— Calvin Weaver (@calweav14) August 19, 2023

 

• Three-star Pickerington (Ohio) North running back Sam Williams-Dixon had a pair of clutch touchdowns in the Panthers’ 39-35 win Friday night against Cincinnati (Ohio) Elder. Williams-Dixon’s touchdowns were 64 and 37 yards, both scored in the fourth quarter.

 

#Buckeyes RB commit Sam Wiliams-Dixon and his Pickerington North team rolled to a 35-14 win tonight. We caught up with him after the game to talk about his adjustment to Pick North, recruiting and more. https://t.co/l2ELHTqysD

— Kevin Noon (@Kevin_Noon) August 26, 2023

 

• Three-star Pickerington (Ohio) North running back Sam Williams-Dixon won for the second consecutive week. The Panthers won 35-14 over Gibsonia (Pa) Pine-Richland. Williams-Dixon had 54 yards on 10 carries.

 

Pickerington (Ohio) North (RB Sam Williams-Dixon) defeated Upper Arlington (Ohio) 28-8 to move to 3-0. Williams-Dixon rushed for 87 yards on 22 carries.

 

Ohio State RB commit Sam Williams-Dixon working. pic.twitter.com/ODY9DBKBFA

— Matt Parker (@MattParkerLR) September 9, 2023

 

A very, very powerful run here by Ohio State 2024 RB commit ⁦@SamuelDixon24⁩ pic.twitter.com/yFmxHkcjaC

— Colin Gay (@_ColinGay) September 9, 2023