Xzavier Dickson likes Bama even after trip to Athens

For the second time since June, Griffin’s Xzavier Dickson appeared on Score Atlanta’s The Official Visit when the defensive end spoke with co-hosts Fletcher Proctor and Scott Janovitz last Monday. Dickson has been touring SEC programs since becoming a senior, and he recently returned from a trip to Athens for Georgia’s homecoming game against Vanderbilt. “I enjoyed the victory and I talked to the coaches,” Dickson said of his trip to the University of Georgia. The Dawgs won its second straight conference game and Dickson said he certainly kept that in mind during his visit. “The on the field (record) and the program matters to me,” Dickson revealed after being asked what will go into his decision on Georgia. He also noted that he believes Georgia’s new defensive coordinator Todd Grantham is impressive, but it might take a while for the system to get fully installed.

Dickson traveled to the Classic City with Griffin teammate Corey Moore, a safety that is committed to Mark Richt and the Georgia Bulldogs but told The Official Visit that Moore won’t affect his decision.

Georgia came in at number two on Dickson’s top four list, which he revealed Monday. Alabama leads Georgia, with Auburn checking in at No.3 and the Florida Gators rounding out his list in fourth position. “Alabama’s still the leader, but all the teams are (really) close.”

When asked since he is factoring Georgia’s results into his decision, is he doing the same with Florida, Dickson responded, “a little bit but not really.” He acknowledged that the Gators are “rebuilding, but next year, they (will)be really good.”

Those four schools will likely all get an official visit from Dickson but his fifth could go to one of three schools: USC, Miami, or South Florida. Of the surprising Bulls, who have recruited Georgia well this year, Dickson said, “they play fast and get after it.” Dickson confirmed that he still plans to commit during the Under-Armor All-American Game.

Dickson certainly isn’t hurting for confidence. After a Friday where he got after quarterback for three sacks in a high school game, Dickson raised the bar for this first year at college. “I want to start (my first year) and I want to lead the SEC in sacks my freshman year.” Big words from a big player.