Johnny Dixon (American football)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | January 3, 2001 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) |
| Position: | Cornerback/Defensive back |
| NFL draft: | 2024: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
John J. Dixon (born January 3, 2001) is an American football cornerback/defensive back who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Penn State Nittany Lions and the South Carolina Gamecocks.
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
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand 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 rehabilitated a hip injury which he sustained during the 2024 Senior Bowl.[10]
BC Lions
On March 12, 2025, Dixon signed as a defensive back with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[11] On May 11, 2025, Dixon was suspended by the CFL.[12] On May 14, 2025, Dixon's suspension was lifted and he was reinstated on the Lions' active roster.[13] He was released on June 1, 2025.[14]
References
- ^ "Chamberlain DB John Dixon sticks with South Carolina". Tampa Bay Times.
- ^ "He had to start senior season getting teammates water. What this Gamecock came through". The State.
- ^ "Gamecocks defensive back transfer heading to strong Big Ten program". The State.
- ^ "How cornerback Johnny Dixon is breaking out for the Penn State secondary during fall camp". Centre Daily Times.
- ^ "Penn State corner Johnny Dixon on his 2023 expectations: 'I would put myself at the top'". The Patriot-News. August 6, 2023.
- ^ "South Carolina transfer CB Johnny Dixon 'more comfortable' in 2nd year with Penn State". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Corner Johnny Dixon becomes second Penn State player to accept 2024 Senior Bowl invitation". The Patriot-News. December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Johnny Dixon Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Johnny Dixon College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Former Penn State DB Johnny Dixon Signs With Lions". BC Lions. March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Lions Transactions, Sunday June 1". BC Lions. June 1, 2025.