Three-star running back Akeem Dixon has committed to the Syracuse Orange for 2018. The news was first reported by Scout’s Mike McAllister, who spoke to Dixon on the announcement.
Dixon, a 6-foot, 210-pound running back from Vero Beach, Fla., holds offers from Louisville, Purdue, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Florida Atlantic and Marshall. 247Sports grades him as a top-100 running back in the class of 2018.
According to Scout, members of the Syracuse staff were at Vero Beach High School’s spring game on Friday night. Dixon’s a power back, which is something this team sorely needs.