(Photo courtesy of KTRE)

Former Texas A&M safety Alton Dixon played for the Aggies from 2005 to 2009 and graduated from A&M after his playing days were over. For most, graduation from A&M means not just a diploma but also an Aggie senior ring, a prized possession for most graduates. However, Dixon had not been able to afford a ring due to expenses incurred while taking care of his ailing grandfather.

Dixon has made an impact in his hometown of Lufkin by returning there to coach after his playing days were over. Due to that impact, friends of his chipped in, bought him a senior ring and gave it to him at a spring practice this week.

According to KTRE, Lufkin athletic director Todd Quick commented that Dixon "does what's right" and positively influenced youth in his community even if they weren't involved in athletics.

"He does what’s right. He treats the kids right, even the ones not in athletics. It doesn’t matter if they’re here or not. He’s a special person to all of us,” Quick said.

For his part, Dixon was incredibly thankful for the act of kindness shown to him by his friends.