Drew Hixson

Drew Hixson was named Assistant Director of Player Personnel on Feb. 2, 2021. Hixson comes to Carolina from the University of Kansas. He joined the KU football staff in February 2019 as the director of scouting, where he was responsible for identifying and evaluating prospects. He also assisted the recruiting staff in all aspects, including unofficial and official visits.

Prior to his arrival in Lawrence, Hixson spent the 2018 season at Virginia working in the football department, assisting with the program’s recruiting efforts and activities.

Hixson graduated from Georgia in May of 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in sports management. During his time at Georgia, he spent two years in the football recruiting office, first as a student assistant and then as a volunteer recruiting assistant.

A native of Bethlehem, Ga., Hixson married his wife, Charlee, in June 2018.