Johnny Dixon (American football) explained

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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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.

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chamberlain DB John Dixon sticks with South Carolina. Tampa Bay Times.
  2. Web site: He had to start senior season getting teammates water. What this Gamecock came through. The State.
  3. Web site: Gamecocks defensive back transfer heading to strong Big Ten program. The State.
  4. Web site: How cornerback Johnny Dixon is breaking out for the Penn State secondary during fall camp. Centre Daily Times.
  5. Web site: Penn State corner Johnny Dixon on his 2023 expectations: 'I would put myself at the top'. 6 August 2023 . The Patriot-News.
  6. Web site: South Carolina transfer CB Johnny Dixon 'more comfortable' in 2nd year with Penn State. August 15, 2022. Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
  7. Web site: Corner Johnny Dixon becomes second Penn State player to accept 2024 Senior Bowl invitation. 13 December 2023 . The Patriot-News.