'Relentless' Thaddeus Dixon brings competitive edge to UNC's defense

Posted Aug 27, 2025
With College Football Playoff experience at the University of Washington in 2023, cornerback Thaddeus Dixon brings a hard-nosed mentality to the field for North Carolina. The Los Angeles native's physical play style will be pivotal for UNC this season. In two seasons at Washington, Dixon recorded 69 tackles, 16 pass deflections, and two interceptions. (Daily Tar Heel)

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