Johnny Dixon (American football)

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Born (2001-01-03) January 3, 2001 (age 25)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight192 lb (87 kg)
Johnny Dixon
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PositionCornerback/Defensive back
Personal information
Born (2001-01-03) January 3, 2001 (age 25)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolChamberlain High School (Tampa, Florida)
CollegePenn State (2021–2023), South Carolina (2019–2020)
NFL draft2024: 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.

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

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