University of Minnesota Athletics

2019 Football Roster

gophers offensive lineman Jason Dickson (79)
Jersey Number 79

Jason Dickson

  • Position:
    OL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-6 / 320
  • Hometown:
    Corona, Calif.
  • High School:
    Vallejo
  • Prev School:
    Diablo Valley CC
  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2019)

2019 • JUNIOR SEASON: Played in two games • made his Minnesota and collegiate debut at Rutgers • competed against Maryland. 

2018: Redshirted • did not see any game action. 

PRIOR TO MINNESOTA: Attended Diablo Valley Community College in Pleasant Hill, Calif. • wore No. 72 for the Vikings • anchored an offense that averaged 25.3 points per game • named NCFC Bay 6 All-Conference Team in 2017 • coached by Mike Darr • a consensus three-star recruit • ranked the No. 4 junior college offensive tackle by ESPN and is ranked No. 41 in ESPN JC50 • played high school football at Vallejo High School and made 18 tackles and three sacks in four games as a senior • will have two years of eligibility at Minnesota.

PERSONAL: Son of Jason Dickson Sr and Sheila Dasaro • has one sister (Adrianna).

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Monday, October 20
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Monday, October 20
Coach Fleck Postgame Interview
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