| North Carolina Tar Heels | |
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| Position | Defensive back |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | La Mirada (La Mirada, California) |
Thaddeus Dixon is an American football cornerback for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He previously played for Long Beach City College and the Washington Huskies.
Dixon attended Paramount High School in Paramount, California for his junior season and La Mirada High School in La Mirada, California for his freshman, sophomore, and senior seasons. He held offers from schools such as Oregon State and Wyoming, where he initially decided to commit to play college football for the Oregon State Beavers, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dixon decided to commit to play football at Junior College school Long Beach City College. [1] [2]
In two seasons at Long Beach City College in 2021 and 2022, Dixon notched 76 tackles, five interceptions, and a touchdown. [3]
Dixon committed to play Division I college football for the Washington Huskies. [4] In 2023, he appeared in 14 games with one start for the Huskies, where he totaled 26 tackles, six pass deflections, and an interception. [5] Heading into the 2024 season, Dixon earned a starting spot in the Huskies secondary. [6] In the 2024 regular-season finale, he notched a team-high eight tackles and a pass deflection versus Oregon. [7]
On January 5, 2025, Dixon entered the transfer portal. He eventually joined the North Carolina Tar Heels under legendary head coach Bill Belichick, remaining with his defensive coordinator Stephen Belichick, who also joined North Carolina. [8]