Rolling Tide
By Andrew Bone
abone@scout.com
BamaMag.com
February 1, 2011
"I just like how they play hard-nosed football," said Xzavier Dickson who inked with the Tide. The Alabama signee is featured.
Xzavier Dickson
Scout.com Rating: Four-star
Scout.com Rank: No. 13 Defensive End
Size: 6-foot-4, 248-pounds
Hometown: Griffin High School Griffin, Ga.
Projected Position: 'Jack' Linebacker
Stats: The pass rushing specialist had 20 sacks as a senior. He finished his junior season with 94 tackles, 12 sacks, three interceptions, three fumbles caused and one fumble recovered for a touchdown.
Commit Date: 1/5/2011
Recruiting Competition: Georgia, Auburn
Why Alabama: "I like Alabama's coaches. I like the defense and surroundings. Alabama showed a major interest in me compared to the other schools. And they have told me that I can play early and have a major impact on the team.
"I just like how they play hard-nosed football. They