Antron Dillon Explained

Antron Dillon
Position:Defensive lineman
Birth Date:7 June 1985
Birth Place:Hammond, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:300
High School:Independence (LA)
College:North Alabama
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Aflstatlabel1:Tackles
Aflstatvalue1:93.5
Aflstatlabel2:Sacks
Aflstatvalue2:25.5
Aflstatlabel3:Forced fumbles
Aflstatvalue3:3
Afl:12114

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.

Early life

Dillon attended Independence High School.

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Antron Dillon Commits to Vanderbilt . Chris Lee . January 3, 2003 . Yahoo! . www.vanderbilt.rivals.com . April 19, 2017.
  2. Web site: Area produces 19 college signees . February 6, 2003 . John Lenz . BLOX Content Management System . www.hammondstar.com . April 19, 2017 .
  3. Web site: Antron Dillon and Draylen Ross have been assigned to the Arizona Ratttlers . October 22, 2012 . ArenaFan . www.arenafan.com . April 19, 2017.
  4. Web site: Portland Adds Nine Through Expansion Draft . December 21, 2013 . OurSports Central . www.oursportscentral.com . April 19, 2017.
  5. Web site: KISS Pick Up Pass Rusher . February 13, 2015 . Los Angeles KISS . www.lakissfootball.com . April 19, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160801160330/http://www.lakissfootball.com/kiss-pick-up-pass-rusher/ . August 1, 2016 . dead .
  6. Web site: Sharks Add Two Veteran ArenaBowl Champions . March 10, 2016 . Jacksonville Sharks . www.jaxsharks.com . April 19, 2017 . April 20, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170420234948/http://www.jaxsharks.com/news/?article_id=1031 . dead .
  7. Web site: Ings Returns, Dillon Joins The Team . January 13, 2017 . Tampa Bay Storm . www.tampabaystorm.com . April 19, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170420144504/http://www.tampabaystorm.com/news/detail/ings-returns-dillon-joins-the-team . April 20, 2017 . dead .
  8. Web site: Tampa Bay Storm suspending operations . . December 21, 2017.