Jason Philpot-Dixon

Photo by: Mac Mayhew '25 - @macmayhew

Position:
Running Back
Height:
6-0
Weight:
200
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Detroit, Mich.
High School:
Cass Technical H.S.
Twitter:
@JD_Love2022

CAREER

In two-year career at Central Michigan, saw action in 10 games, primarily on special teams.

2025

As a sophomore running back, saw action in two games … Also played on special teams … Rushed four times for 12 yards with a long of six … Rushed four times for 12 yards with a long of six vs. Wagner (9/20) … Saw action vs. Eastern Michigan (9/27).

2024

As a true freshman running back, saw action in eight games, primarily on special teams … Saw action in each of the last eight games … Made debut vs. San Diego State (9/28) … Joined the team in spring 2004 as a running back after competing on Central Michigan’s wrestling squad.

HIGH SCHOOL

A 2022 graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Mich., where he played two years of varsity football … Earned Academic Honor Roll accolades … Saw action as a running back and linebacker … Helped guide the Technicians to two Detroit City championships in football … Earned a total of nine varsity letters at Cass Tech … Also competed in swimming and lacrosse … Competed in the freestyle and breaststroke events in swimming … played defender in lacrosse … Played on the first-ever lacrosse team in school history … Honor Roll student.

PERSONAL

Born Jason Philpot-Dixon on October 3, 2004 … Son of Jason Dixon and Carmen Philpot … Has a sister Johnna … Father played football at Tuskegee … Hobbies and interests include reading and nature … Also plays the violin and is a vegan … Role models are his parents because of the adversity that they overcame … Favorite thing about Central Michigan is the environment and culture … Intends to major in Dietetics/Cybersecurity.