Although he has not been a starter, has played a lot the past two seasons at linebacker and on special teams... has competed in all 33 games over the last three seasons, making him one of the most experienced Vikings... will return to strong safety in 2008... son of Viking great Arthur Dickson (29 INTs, 1973-76, now deceased) and brother of Aubre (1995).
JUNIOR SEASON • 2007 Made a career-high 15 tackles as a backup linebacker and special teams player... had a season-high three tackles against Weber State (10/27).
SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2006 Had 14 tackles as a backup linebacker and special teams player... played in all 11 games... also had a tackle for loss, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery... made a career-high four tackles at Oregon (10/28)... had a fumble recovery and pass breakup at California (9/16).
FRESHMAN SEASON • 2005 Played in all 11 games, mostly on special teams... saw brief duty on defense... had five tackles on the season... had a season-high two tackles at Eastern Washington (10/1)... redshirted the 2004 season.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE Lettered three times in football and basketball at Grant High School... a two-time first team All-PIL running back and second team defensive back... was the team MVP each of the last two years.
PERSONAL INFORMATION Son of Dorothy Dickson... born July 9, 1986... undecided major... hobbies are basketball, video games and spending time with family... would like to get into business management, work with kids or coach.
Photo Credit: Dick Powers
