Career
Has appeared in 22 games for the Cougars as a key special teams contributor, serving as the team’s primary punter and kickoff specialist. Recorded 77 punts for 2,719 yards, averaging 35.3 yards per punt with 17 punts placed inside the 20 and four punts of 50-plus yards. Also handled 32 kickoffs for 1,721 yards and added one extra point during his collegiate career.
2025 (Sophomore)
Played in all 11 games for the Cougars as the team’s primary punter. Recorded 34 punts for 1,084 yards, averaging 31.9 yards per punt with a long of 47 yards. Also handled kickoff duties with 25 kickoffs for 1,296 yards while placing seven punts inside the 20-yard line.
2024 (Freshman)
Appeared in all 11 games during his first collegiate season, making an immediate impact on special teams. Recorded 43 punts for 1,635 yards, averaging 38.0 yards per punt with a long of 52 yards. Placed 10 punts inside the 20-yard line, recorded four punts of 50-plus yards, and added one extra point. Also handled seven kickoffs for 425 yards.
High School
Multi-sport athlete at Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School, competing in football, basketball, and soccer. Earned First Team All-State honors as a punter and First Team All-District recognition as both a kicker and punter, while also receiving Academic All-District honors. Holds school records for longest punt (73 yards), most punts inside the 20 in a season and in a game, and the second-longest field goal in school history (48 yards). As a senior, converted 8-of-9 field goals and 17-of-19 PATs while averaging 38.0 yards per punt. Member of the National Honor Society and the Iowa High School Athletic Association Student Advisory Committee.
Personal
Son of Kristy and Justin Dickson. Has one sibling, JD.
