Johnny Dixon (American football)

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Johnny Dixon
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Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-01-03) January 3, 2001 (age 24)
Tampa, Florida
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Chamberlain High School (Tampa, Florida)
College:Penn State (2021-2023) South Carolina (2019-2020)
Undrafted: 2024

John J. Dixon (born January 3, 2001) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He previously played for the Penn State Nittany Lions and the South Carolina Gamecocks.

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High school career

Dixon attended George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida. He committed to the University of South Carolina to play college football. [1] [2]

College career

Dixon played at South Carolina in 2019 and 2020. In two seasons, he had 37 tackles and an interception. Dixon transferred to Penn State University in 2021. [3] In his first season at Penn State, he played in 12 games and had 10 tackles. [4] In 2022, he played in 13 games with six starts and recorded 23 tackles, two interceptions and three sacks. [5] [6] As a senior in 2023, Dixon had 26 tackles, one interception and 4.5 sacks. He was selected to play in the 2024 Senior Bowl. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
5 ft 10+3⁄4 in
(1.80 m)		188 lb
(85 kg)		29+1⁄2 in
(0.75 m)		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)
All values from NFL Combine [8] [9]

Dixon went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. He did not sign with a professional team during the 2024 offseason as he rehabbed a hip injury sustained during the 2024 Senior Bowl. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Chamberlain DB John Dixon sticks with South Carolina". Tampa Bay Times.
  2. ↑ "He had to start senior season getting teammates water. What this Gamecock came through". The State.
  3. ↑ "Gamecocks defensive back transfer heading to strong Big Ten program". The State.
  4. ↑ "How cornerback Johnny Dixon is breaking out for the Penn State secondary during fall camp". Centre Daily Times.
  5. ↑ "Penn State corner Johnny Dixon on his 2023 expectations: 'I would put myself at the top'". The Patriot-News. August 6, 2023.
  6. ↑ "South Carolina transfer CB Johnny Dixon 'more comfortable' in 2nd year with Penn State". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. August 15, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Corner Johnny Dixon becomes second Penn State player to accept 2024 Senior Bowl invitation". The Patriot-News. December 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Johnny Dixon Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  9. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Johnny Dixon College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  10. ↑ Carr, Thomas Frank (May 9, 2024). "Penn State cornerback Johnny Dixon breaks silence on his NFL status after going undrafted". On3. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
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