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| Born: | June 7, 1985 Hammond, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Independence (LA) | ||||||||
| College: | North Alabama | ||||||||
| Position: | Defensive lineman | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||||
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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
[edit]Dillon attended Independence High School.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Antron Dillon LB | Independence, Louisiana | Independence High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Jan 3, 2003 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 89 (LB) Rivals: -- (LB), -- (LA) | ||||||
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College career
[edit]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
[edit]Arizona Rattlers
[edit]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
[edit]Dillon was assigned to the Portland Thunder during the 2013 Expansion Draft.[4]
Los Angeles KISS
[edit]In February 2015, Dillon was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS.[5]
Jacksonville Sharks
[edit]In March 2016, Dillon was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.[6]
Tampa Bay Storm
[edit]On January 12, 2017, Dillon was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm.[7] The Storm folded in December 2017.[8]
Florida Tarpons
[edit]Dillon signed with the Florida Tarpons of the American Arena League on January 22, 2018.
Atlantic City Blackjacks
[edit]On March 18, 2019, Dillon was assigned to the Atlantic City Blackjacks.
References
[edit]- ^ Chris Lee (January 3, 2003). "Antron Dillon Commits to Vanderbilt". www.vanderbilt.rivals.com. Yahoo!. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ John Lenz (February 6, 2003). "Area produces 19 college signees". www.hammondstar.com. BLOX Content Management System. Retrieved April 19, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Antron Dillon and Draylen Ross have been assigned to the Arizona Ratttlers". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. October 22, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Portland Adds Nine Through Expansion Draft". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. December 21, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "KISS Pick Up Pass Rusher". www.lakissfootball.com. Los Angeles KISS. February 13, 2015. Archived from the original on August 1, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Sharks Add Two Veteran ArenaBowl Champions". www.jaxsharks.com. Jacksonville Sharks. March 10, 2016. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Ings Returns, Dillon Joins The Team". www.tampabaystorm.com. Tampa Bay Storm. January 13, 2017. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Storm suspending operations". Tampa Bay Times. December 21, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Vanderbilt Commodores bio
Media related to Antron Dillon at Wikimedia Commons
