Ahmad Dixon

Ahmad Dixon
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Dixon playing for the Chicago Bears in 2014
Personal information
Born: (1991-09-05) September 5, 1991 (age 33)
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Midway (Waco)
College:Baylor
Position:Safety
NFL draft:2014 / round: 7 / pick: 248
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ahmad D'shaad Dixon (born September 5, 1991) is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He played college football for the Baylor Bears and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft.

Early life

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Dixon attended Midway High School in Waco, Texas, where he registered more than 300 tackles in his prep career. As senior in 2010, he was named first-team All-District 16-4A and 1st Team All-State honors safety, for the third consecutive season after leading Midway High to a 9–3 record. He totaled 114 tackles, 10 tackles for losses, batted down 9 passes, 4 interceptions, and averaged 40 yards per kickoff return, including a long one of 87 yards. He played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.

He was also a standout track & field athlete, and was part of a Midway 4x400 meter relay squad that advanced to state track meet in 2008 and 2009. Capturing gold as a sophomore in 2008.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 18th best safety prospect in the nation.[1] He accepted a football scholarship from Baylor over offers from Oklahoma State, Tennessee and Texas.[2]

College career

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Dixon as a true freshman played in 11 games (missed two with injuries) as a backup safety and on special teams. The next year, he became a starter and switched from safety to the hybrid nickelback position, recording 89 tackles (fourth on team), 3 passes defensed and one interception.

In 2012, he started 13 games, while registering 102 tackles (third on the team), 3 passes defensed, 2 interceptions and one sack. As a senior, he started 12 games (missed one because of a targeting penalty) playing mostly as a safety (one game at nickelback), finishing with 81 tackles (second on the team), 6 passes defensed and one interception. He received second-team All-Big 12 and second-team All-American honors at the end of the season.[3]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m) 		212 lb
(96 kg) 		4.48 s 1.59 s 2.60 s 4.39 s 7.28 s 34 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		 14 reps
All values from NFL Combine and Pro Day[4]

Dallas Cowboys

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Dixon was selected in the seventh round (248th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys.[5] After earning praise from head coach Jason Garrett for his play in the preseason game against the San Diego Chargers where he registered 12 tackles,[6] he was late for the walk-through practice before playing the Baltimore Ravens, which led to the team suspending him for that game.

Even though he made the initial regular season roster, after being late for a team meeting on September first, he was waived the same day to make room for C. J. Spillman.[7]

Minnesota Vikings (first stint)

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The Minnesota Vikings signed him to their practice squad on September 3, 2014.[8]

Chicago Bears

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The Chicago Bears signed him from the Vikings practice squad on September 8, 2014. He was released on November 18, to make room for Marc Mariani, after registering four special teams tackles and a fumble recovery in five games.[9]

Miami Dolphins

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On November 25, 2014, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins to their practice squad. He was cut on December second, to make room for linebacker Jake Knott.[10]

Minnesota Vikings (second stint)

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On December 6, 2014, he was signed to the Vikings practice squad. On December 17, he was promoted to the active roster, filling the spot vacated after offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb was waived.[11] He was released on May 7, 2015.

Edmonton Eskimos (first stint)

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Dixon signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League on December 9, 2016. He was released on May 1, 2017, but was re-signed on June 5. He was released again on June 17.[12] On September 12, he was added to the practice roster, and promoted to the active roster on September 15. He appeared in one game before being released on September 21.

The Spring League

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In 2018, he agreed to play in The Spring League, a non-paying developmental league, as part of the South team.

Edmonton Eskimos (second stint)

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On January 25, 2018, Dixon re-signed with the Eskimos. He was released during final roster cuts on June 10.

Los Angeles Wildcats

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Dixon was selected in the 6th round during phase four in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Los Angeles Wildcats.[13] In March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced that it would be cancelling the rest of the season.[14] Playing in all 5 games, he registered 44 tackles and no interceptions.[15] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[16]

Massachusetts Pirates (first stint)

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Dixon played for the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League in 2021, recording 49 tackles, one sack, one interception and four pass break ups. The Pirates won the United Bowl in 2021.[17]

Philadelphia Stars

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On March 10, 2022, Dixon was drafted by the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League.[18]

Massachusetts Pirates (second stint)

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Dixon signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League on July 17, 2023.[19] He was released on August 28, 2023.[20]

Statistics

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Year League Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR Yds TD
2014 NFL CHI 5 0 3 2 1 0.0 - 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2017 CFL EDM 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 XFL SEA 5 4 45 31 14 0.0 - 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 USFL PHI 9 9 41 28 13 0.0 1 1 12 12.0 12 0 2 1 0 0
Career [21][22] 20 13 89 61 18 0.0 1 1 12 12.0 12 0 2 2 0 0

References

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  1. ^ "Ahmad Dixon - Rivals.com". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "Ahmad Dixon Signs With Baylor". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "Football Garners School-Record 10 All-Big 12 Selections". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  4. ^ "Ahmad Dixon Draft Profile". Draftscout.com.
  5. ^ "Dallas Cowboys' Final Day of the 2014 NFL Draft a Hit". Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. ^ "Ahmad Dixon impressive vs. Chargers". August 11, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  7. ^ "Dallas Cowboys waive Ahmad Dixon". September 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "Tackle Mike Remmers to visit Vikings". March 10, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "Bears add Marc Mariani, waive Ahmad Dixon". November 18, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  10. ^ "Dolphins' Cortland Finnegan has testy history with Ravens' Steve Smith". Miami Herald. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  11. ^ "Vikings sign S Ahmad Dixon from practice squad". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  12. ^ "Kendial Lawrence one of 20 Eskimos final training camp cuts". Edmonton Journal. June 17, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  13. ^ "DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD DRAFT TRACKER". XFL.com. October 14, 2019.
  14. ^ "XFL Injured Reserve". XFL.com. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  15. ^ "XFL Ahmad Dixon stats". XFL.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  16. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  17. ^ "FORMER PIRATE AHMAD DIXON PICKED IN USFL SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT". March 16, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  18. ^ "USFL DRAFT 2022: SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT PICK-BY-PICK RESULTS". www.foxsports.com. Fox Media LLC. March 10, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  19. ^ "Transactions". goifl.com. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  20. ^ "Transactions".
  21. ^ "Ahmad Dixon Stats". www.footballdb.com. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  22. ^ "Philadelphia Stars Defensive Stats". www.foxsports.com. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
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