What Sam Williams-Dixon can provide Ohio State’s running back room

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sam Williams-Dixon comes to Ohio State as versatile as they come.

The local product, from Pickerington North, was the No. 786 player in the 247Sports composite rankings and the No. 28 player in Ohio. He played his senior season at Pickerington North.

What he does, though, is just as interesting as his backstory of becoming a Buckeye.

“A local guy who has some versatility,” coach Ryan Day said on signing day. “He was listed as an athlete at one point, but we’re going to start him at running back. He’s been at a bunch of our practices recently, coming by and watching. He brings versatility, he can move around, do some different things with him.”

Williams-Dixon has the ability to play a handful of roles for Ohio State, in the mold of a Xavier Johnson-type role. Meaning, he’s a threat to play out of the backfield and play out at wide receiver. He’s listed at 5-foot-11 and 203 pounds, he’s got the requisite size to play both positions if needed.