Cameron Dickey: strong mindset, stronger brotherhood
In 2024, Cameron Dickey made his mark early, logging 114 snaps with 227 total yards, one touchdown, and an offensive grade of 75.8 — the fourth-best on the team. Now stepping into a bigger role, Dickey is carrying that momentum into 2025, leaning on both his steady mentality and the brotherhood within Texas Tech’s running back room.
In a backfield that featured veteran Tahj Brooks, Dickey still managed to carve out meaningful reps as a freshman. That early experience against Big 12 defenses has given him the confidence to step into 2025 with higher expectations.
“We go hard every day in practice. Our conditioning has really ramped up from last year, and it’s all about giving 100% effort,” Dickey said. When asked about the two-punch system with fellow running back J’Koby Williams, he added, “We feel good about it. Whoever’s number gets called is ready to go out there with the right attitude.”
A brotherhood outside of football
For Cameron Dickey, the running back room at Texas Tech is about more than just carrying the ball. The guys have built a tight bond that stretches beyond practice, supporting each other both on and off the field. That competitive spirit really shows in drills like pass protection, where Dickey and J’Koby Williams push each other to the limit. Those moments not only sharpen their skills but also fuel the energy and chemistry that carry over into games.
For running backs, proving they can protect the quarterback is often just as important as breaking a big run. Dickey and Williams know that, which is why the intensity in those drills often feels like a game within the game.
“Yeah I’ll say we’re close, We are pretty much like brothers you know? We are always hanging out with each other outside of the locker room and checking up on each other.”
Talking about the pass pro drill, learning how to block is very important especially as a running back.
“Oh yeah it gets intense, it’s either me or J’Koby acting as defense and we try not to take it easy and things definitely get competitive and make it good for our games.”
Dickey’s focus as the competition intensifies
Cameron Dickey knows the jump in competition means he can’t afford to waste a single rep. Practices are where the real work gets done, and each drill gives him a chance to sharpen his game and prepare for those key moments on Saturdays.
“We work on these short yardage drills every Tuesday. We show up in the game with that same mentality and execute these situations.”
“But I also gotta find the flow of each game and then stick with that routine. Getting more playing time and helping my body recover is going to be very important. Just expanding my football IQ, I think that’s gonna help”
