Johnny Dixon | |
School: | Penn State Nittany Lions |
Currentnumber: | 3 |
Currentposition: | Cornerback |
Class: | Senior |
Birth Date: | 3 January 2001 |
Heightft: | 6 |
Heightin: | 0 |
Weight Lb: | 196 |
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Highschool: | Chamberlain (Tampa, Florida) |
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Espn: | 4571615 |
John J. Dixon (born January 3, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He previously played for 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]
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]