Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel is looking to make another strong statement on the recruiting trail, as the Volunteers have been on a hot streak in bringing in top talent. The latest player they’re hoping to land is cornerback Thaddeus Dixon, who remains in the transfer portal and is nearing a decision. On Monday night, the 6-1, 185-pound Washington cornerback revealed that his finalists are Tennessee, North Carolina, Michigan, and Ole Miss, although he has not fully ruled out a potential return to Washington. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see if the Vols can land Dixon and continue their successful recruiting efforts.

4-star transfer cornerback Thaddeus Dixon has included the Tennessee Vols among his finalists as he nears a decision on his next destination. The Los Angeles native spent the past two seasons at Washington, where he made an impact on defense. In 2023, Dixon recorded 26 tackles and one interception, and followed that up with 43 tackles and another interception in 2024.

Dixon, who is highly sought after in the transfer portal, is currently ranked as the No. 11 cornerback and No. 106 overall transfer by 247Sports. As a high school recruit, he was the No. 12 cornerback nationally and the No. 77 overall player in his class. His strong experience and playmaking ability make him a significant prize for any team, and Tennessee fans are hoping he chooses to join the Vols.

While some recent portal targets, like the Branch brothers (Zachariah and Zion), committed to Georgia, landing Dixon would be a major win for Josh Heupel and his staff. Fans are eagerly awaiting his decision to see if Tennessee can add another key piece to their defensive backfield.