Just over two years ago, Johnnie Dixon nearly quit football.
After three seasons of lingering knee injuries that sidelined him more than he was able to play or practice, the thought entered Dixon's mind that perhaps he would never be healthy again, and it would be best to walk away from the game.
"Yeah honestly, I kinda had that feeling at the (2016) Fiesta Bowl," Dixon said during fall camp in 2017. "I felt like it might be over from here."
Once he got back to Columbus and reconsidered for a couple of weeks, Dixon ultimately decided to give his health one more chance in 2017 spring practice.