Coach Danny Dixon

assistant offensive line coach @ Hopkins High School | Iowa western CC alum |

[Ben Johnston @Ben_Johnston_MN]

Coaches,

Here’s my upcoming camp schedule for June

📍@GopherFootball – June 2
📍 @GoJacksFB – June 8
📍 @UWRFFootball – June 17
📍 @MinnStFootball team Camp – June 28–30

Excited for the opportunity to compete and learn from great coaches!

[Coach Danny Dixon @RealDannyD]

‘21-22 team was DIFFERENT!!!

[#DLineU @DLineUpassRush]

Take a 👀 at Iowa Western’s last 3 National Championship teams’ starting D-Line stats… which unit are you taking? 😳🔥

2025
🏆 96 rushing YPG allowed | 74 sacks
• #40 — 13 sacks, 23.5 TFL (➡️ Iowa St)
• #56 — 11 sacks, 18.5 TFL (➡️Clemson)
• #90 — 10 sacks, 12.5 TFL (➡️TBD)
• #0 — 9 sacks, 15.5 TFL (➡️ Purdue)

2023
🏆 71 rushing YPG allowed | 62 sacks
• #50 — 11.5 sacks, 23.5 TFL (➡️ Louisville)
• #0 — 9 sacks, 17.5 TFL (➡️ South Florida)
• #53 — 7.5 sacks, 13 TFL (➡️ Indiana)
• #44 — 6.5 sacks, 12 TFL (➡️ Virginia Tech)

2022
🏆 40 rushing YPG allowed | 58 sacks
• #33 — 15.5 sacks, 28 TFL (➡️ Iowa)
• #50 — 8.5 sacks, 15 TFL (➡️ Auburn)
• #54 — 6.5 sacks, 12 TFL (➡️ Washington)
• #0 — 4.5 sacks, 9.5 TFL (➡️ Saginaw Valley)

Which group are you rolling with? 👀⬇️
#DLineU

[Aaron Terry @CoachAaronTerry]

Come to Iowa Western! #DLineU

[Xavier Bailey @bailey_xav16869]

Blessed to be rank #1 in my position this was my first year on defense, just getting started!
Thank you @OJW_Scouting for the love.
@CharlieNesbitt
@GregSmithRivals
@evancooper2
@Coach_Broom @LaMarcusHicks @Coach_DCollins @trevorolson62 @therealMarcWill
@Coach_JCornell

[Coach Danny Dixon @RealDannyD]

Big time!

[Ben Johnston @Ben_Johnston_MN]

After a great visit and Junior Day at @StOlafFB , I’m grateful to receive an offer from @JamesKilian I really enjoyed getting to talk with all the coaches throughout the day. Thank you to @StolafRBC for the invite.

@HopkinsRecruits @Tos93
@CoachChauncy @CoachASmoot @MHitz83

[Coach Danny Dixon @RealDannyD]

Yeaaaaa will!!!!

[Will Johnston ‘27 @Will_Johnston_7]

After a great Junior day and excellent conversation with @JamesKilian, I’m blessed to receive a offer from @StOlafFB. Thank you @StolafRBC for the invite. I appreciated the conversation with @CoachLucasKlein.

@HopkinsRecruits @HopkinsFootball @CoachChauncy @CoachASmoot @MiacFtbl

[Aaron Terry @CoachAaronTerry]

#DLineU Pass Rush Summit

Saturday, July 11th

Register at:
https://t.co/6ydp2Qy6qc

[Ben Johnston @Ben_Johnston_MN]

I really appreciate @tavian40 for coming out and talking with me and my team at Hopkins about @BethelFB I'm looking forward to the junior day this summer. @MathiasDurie
@Kilgore_31

@CoachASmoot @MHitz83 @Tos93
@RealDannyD @CoachChauncy @HopkinsRecruits

[Aaron Terry @CoachAaronTerry]

Come play football at Iowa Western!

1️⃣7️⃣ Football Seasons
1️⃣6️⃣5️⃣ Wins
4️⃣ National Championships 🏆🏆🏆🏆
7️⃣ National Championship Games
1️⃣4️⃣ ICCAC Championships
1️⃣5️⃣ Region 11 Championships
6️⃣ National Players of the Year
1️⃣1️⃣5️⃣All Americans
3️⃣5️⃣0️⃣➕ Division 1 Football Players
5️⃣0️⃣➕ NFL Players

#SailsUp🏴‍☠️

[Ben Johnston @Ben_Johnston_MN]

Big thanks to @Coach_Bergy from @GoJacksFB for coming out to Hopkins to talk with me and the guys. Ready to compete at camp on June 8th! @CoachDtjackson @CoachiJACK @CoachBangSDSU

@CoachASmoot @MHitz83
@RealDannyD @Tos93 @CoachChauncy @HopkinsRecruits

[Coach Smoot @CoachASmoot]

College coaches!
If you’re rolling through Minnesota, stop by Hopkins.

We’ve got 2027-2029 guys you need to see!
In-school, workouts, or practice we’ll make it worth your time.

Let’s build relationships 🤝

@HopkinsRecruits
@CoachChauncy
#RecruitHopkins #HopVsTheWorld

📲 DM me or reach out
- Coach Smoot

[Ayden Green @Ayden_Green12]

Beyond blessed to have received my first division one offer from Alabama A&M University! @SIZZLEAAU @grassrootshoops @Minnehaha_BBall @FreshCoastHoops @streethistory @AndOneFilms @RyanJamesMN #agtg #godsplan

[Aaron Terry @CoachAaronTerry]

Since 2018, Iowa Western has had 7 Defensive Linemen drafted to the NFL! #DLineU #SailsUp

[Coach Smoot @CoachASmoot]

🚨 Hopkins Football Recruiting Database is LIVE 🚨

Featuring our 2027–2029 college prospects.

📊 Measurables | 🎥 Film | 🏈 Talent

Coaches tap in.

@HopkinsRecruits
@HopkinsRoyals

#HopkinsFootball #Recruiting #RecruitHopkins

https://t.co/aPUu6A4B9w

[Coach Danny Dixon @RealDannyD]

Big things coming stay patient.!!!

[Wilmot David @RayhaenD48464]

Thank you @PrepRedzoneMN for the invite to the exposure camp. I learned a lot and had a fun time.
@CoachASmoot @CoachChauncy @RealDannyD @MHitz83 @CoachScott_88 @CoachMylesT

[Coach Danny Dixon @RealDannyD]

Let’s go Ben!! Just the start

[Ben Johnston @Ben_Johnston_MN]

Had an awesome Junior Day with @cobberfootball. Truly grateful to receive an offer. Thank you @CoachTerryHoran , @CoachJPollock , and @CoachJoelKing for the conversations and the opportunity. #AGTG #RollCobbs

@HopkinsRecruits @CoachChauncy @CoachASmoot @Tos93 @RealDannyD

[Coach Danny Dixon @RealDannyD]

Let’s gooooooo🔥🔥

[Andre Naranjo-Rivera @Andre_rivera09]

After an amazing junior day visit at @StOlafFB and a great conversations with @StolafRBC @CoachLucasKlein @JamesKilian I am blessed to receive my first offer.

@CoachASmoot @PrepRedzoneMN @OJW_Scouting @CoachChauncy @MHitz83 @geraldshep27 @HopkinsRecruits

[Aaron Terry @CoachAaronTerry]

Spring Ball is here! Coaches and players let me know if you’re interested in attending a practice! #DLineU #SailsUp

[Ben Johnston @Ben_Johnston_MN]

Started my camp season today at the @NSUWolves_FB camp. I especially learned a lot from the Indy session with @K_Price73. Appreciate the invite from @coach_Critt and time chatting with @NSUCoachSchmidt.

Here are a few clips from my 1‑on‑1s

[Coach Danny Dixon @RealDannyD]

Going to be a big year!

[Ben Johnston @Ben_Johnston_MN]

I Had a great time at the @msum_football Junior Day. Really liked learning more about the program, and the culture up close. Appreciate @CoachScott_88 for the invite and for taking the time to connect afterwards.

@CoachASmoot @MHitz83
@RealDannyD @Tos93