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Commits to Cal Dixon-Veal has committed to California, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Dixon-Veal is joining Cal for the 2025 campaign after spending the past two seasons with Purdue. He only appeared in the first three games of the 2024 season due to an undisclosed injury, and he caught three passes for 23 yards in those games.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Puts name in portal Dixon-Veal will enter the transfer portal, he announced.

Impact Dixon-Veal was banged up this offseason, and that led to a limited involvement in camp which in turn likely impacted his status on the Boilermakers' depth chart. That, coupled with a decline in production from 2023 to last season for the wide receiver, likely led Dixon-Veal to seek a new opportunity altogether.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Tuesday Dixon-Veal (undisclosed) was spotted at spring practice Tuesday, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Dixon-Veal was among the returnees who saw the field in spring practice. If he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he should be ready to go for the 2025 season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Dixon-Veal is out for Saturday's game against Indiana, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Dixon-Veal last saw a snap in Week 3. He finishes the year with just three catches for 23 yards.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Dixon-Veal (undisclosed) is available for Friday's game against Oregon.

Impact Dixon-Veal will return to the gridiron after a three-game absence, and he'll add some much-needed depth to the receiving corps. The senior has three catches for 23 yards this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Veal (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Illinois.

Impact Dixon-Veal will miss a third consecutive contest with an undisclosed injury, and while the wideout doesn't have a date for his return, his next chance to play will come against Oregon next Friday. The senior has three catches for 23 yards this season.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Badgers Dixon-Veal (undisclosed) will remain out against Wisconsin.

Impact Dixon-Veal missed the Boilermakers' loss to Nebraska, and will miss his second straight game when Purdue looks to upset Wisconsin in Madison. The wideout has three catches for 23 yards this fall.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined against Huskers Dixon-Veal (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against Nebraska per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact The senior has three catches for 23 yards on the season so his absence is unlikely to have a major impact on Saturday's game. Dixon-Veal's next chance to return comes in Week 6 against Wisconsin.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks two-deep for opener Dixon-Veal (undisclosed) is on Purdue's Week 1 depth chart as the Boilermakers get set to face Indiana State, Tom Dienhart of On3.com reports.

Impact The senior had been dealing with an undisclosed issue earlier in fall camp but returned to practice last week and is now present on the two-deep. With Purdue settling in as big favorites against an FCS opponent, there's a chance reserves like Dixon-Veal get some run Saturday. Dixon-Veal, who caught 16 passes for 142 yards and a touchdown last season, will be the direct backup to Jahmal Edrine.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Dixon-Veal (undisclosed) is back at practice, Sam King of The Lafayette Journal & Courier reports.

Impact Dixon-Veal sat out some of Purdue's team practices earlier during August. But now that the Boilermakers have him back at practice, there is at least an improved chance he can play when they begin their regular season against Indiana State on Aug. 31.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out team practice again Dixon-Veal sat out Purdue's team practice Monday due to an undisclosed problem, Nathan Baird of IndyStarSports reports.

Impact Dixon-Veal has sat out Purdue's recent practices, indicating something undisclosed affecting his current availability. According to Purdue's head coach Ryan Walters, he is not expected to be a prolonged absence, welcoming news overall. But even so, Dixon-Veal's availability status has been downgraded to questionable for Aug. 31, when the 2024 Boilermakers will begin their regular season by hosting Indiana State.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Achieves season highs in loss Dixon-Veal gathered in four of six targets for 38 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-14 loss to Nebraska.

Impact Purdue starting quarterback Hudson Card struggled mightily against Nebraska's stingy defense, completing just 16 of 32 passes for 100 yards and one touchdown to two interceptions. Nevertheless, Dixon-Veal benefitted with by far his best statistical performance of the season, including his first touchdown of the year. The junior wideout also finished as the Boilermakers' second-leading receiver behind tight end Garrett Mitchell on Saturday (five catches, seven targets, 26 yards). Dixon-Veal did not log a target while barely seeing the field through the first four weeks of the season, but he's now logged 15 targets over the past four games, catching eight passes for 65 yards. The Boilermakers will face an even tougher defense when they head to Michigan in Week 10.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Achieves season highs in loss Dixon-Veal gathered in four of six targets for 38 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-14 loss to Nebraska.

Impact Purdue starting quarterback Hudson Card struggled mightily against Nebraska's stingy defense, completing just 16 of 32 passes for 100 yards and one touchdown to two interceptions. Nevertheless, Dixon-Veal benefitted with by far his best statistical performance of the season, including his first touchdown of the year. The junior wideout also finished as the Boilermakers' second-leading receiver behind tight end Garrett Mitchell on Saturday (five catches, seven targets, 26 yards). Dixon-Veal did not log a target while barely seeing the field through the first four weeks of the season, but he's now logged 15 targets over the past four games, catching eight passes for 65 yards. The Boilermakers will face an even tougher defense when they head to Michigan in Week 10.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hudson Card finds Jayden Dixon-Veal for a 29-yard touchdown as Purdue gets on the board vs. Nebraska

Hudson Card finds Jayden Dixon-Veal for a 29-yard touchdown as Purdue gets on the board vs. Nebraska

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS