[2] As a freshman at Georgia Military in 2019, Dial totaled 10 tackles, one fumble recovery and an interception.

[4][5][6] He had been ranked by 247Sports as the 51st-best junior college recruit nationally and the seventh-best cornerback.

[7] In his first year at South Carolina, Dial became a starter and appeared in 13 games, starting seven while posting 33 tackles, six pass deflections and a forced fumble.

[8] In 2022, he played 13 games, starting 10, and had 45 tackles while leading the team with 12 pass breakups and three interceptions.

[11] Dial was selected with the 180th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.