Antron Dillon

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Antron Dillon
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Dillon in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1985-06-07) June 7, 1985 (age 39)
Hammond, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school: Independence (LA)
College: North Alabama
Position: Defensive lineman
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:93.5
Sacks:25.5
Forced fumbles:3
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Antron Dwayne Dillon (born June 7, 1985) is a former American football defensive lineman. He played college football at the University of North Alabama and attended Independence High School in Independence, Louisiana. He has also been a member of the Arizona Rattlers, Portland Thunder, Los Angeles KISS, Jacksonville Sharks and Tampa Bay Storm.

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Early life

Dillon attended Independence High School.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Antron Dillon
LB 		Independence, Louisiana Independence High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)210 lb (95 kg)Jan 3, 2003 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 89 (LB)   Rivals: -- (LB), -- (LA)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Vanderbilt Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  • "Vanderbilt College Football Recruiting Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  • "2003 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 19, 2017.

College career

In January 2003, Dillon committed to play football for the Vanderbilt Commodores. [1] [2] Dillon transferred to Southwest Mississippi Community College for two seasons, before transferring to North Alabama. Dillon played with the Lions in 2007, then after a two-year gap, played again for the Lions in 2010.

Professional career

Arizona Rattlers

In October 2012, Dillon was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers on a two-year deal. [3] Dillon helped the Rattlers to two ArenaBowl championships in 2013 and 2014.

Portland Thunder

Dillon was assigned to the Portland Thunder during the 2013 Expansion Draft. [4]

Los Angeles KISS

In February 2015, Dillon was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS. [5]

Jacksonville Sharks

In March 2016, Dillon was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks. [6]

Tampa Bay Storm

On January 12, 2017, Dillon was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm. [7] The Storm folded in December 2017. [8]

Florida Tarpons

Dillon signed with the Florida Tarpons of the American Arena League on January 22, 2018.

Atlantic City Blackjacks

On March 18, 2019, Dillon was assigned to the Atlantic City Blackjacks.

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References

  1. ↑ Chris Lee (January 3, 2003). "Antron Dillon Commits to Vanderbilt". www.vanderbilt.rivals.com. Yahoo!. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  2. ↑ John Lenz (February 6, 2003). "Area produces 19 college signees". www.hammondstar.com. BLOX Content Management System. Retrieved April 19, 2017.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. ↑ "Antron Dillon and Draylen Ross have been assigned to the Arizona Ratttlers". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. October 22, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Portland Adds Nine Through Expansion Draft". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. December 21, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  5. ↑ "KISS Pick Up Pass Rusher". www.lakissfootball.com. Los Angeles KISS. February 13, 2015. Archived from the original on August 1, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Sharks Add Two Veteran ArenaBowl Champions". www.jaxsharks.com. Jacksonville Sharks. March 10, 2016. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Ings Returns, Dillon Joins The Team". www.tampabaystorm.com. Tampa Bay Storm. January 13, 2017. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Tampa Bay Storm suspending operations". Tampa Bay Times . December 21, 2017.
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