Dai'Jean Dixon (born October 16, 1998) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played

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at Nicholls.

High school career

Dixon attended

Edna Karr High School Edna Karr High School is a public, open enrollment, coeducational charter school in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The school is a college preparatory high school and is a part of InspireNOLA Charter Schools and the New Orleans Public ...

in New Orleans. In January, 2016, Dixon was accused of sexual assault. Though he was not charged, many schools would no longer recruit him. He played football and basketball at Edna Karr. In his senior season, Dixon recorded 42 catches, 1,004 yards, and 11 touchdowns. That year, Edna Karr won the state championship. He was an unranked recruit by most recruiting services and he committed to

Nicholls State University Nicholls State University is a public university in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Founded in 1948, Nicholls is part of the University of Louisiana System. Originally named Francis T. Nicholls Junior College, the university is named for Francis T. Nicholl ...

after a last minute scholarship offer.

College career

In five years with Nicholls, Dixon recorded 35 touchdowns, 3,802 yards, and 236 receptions while being regarded as one of the best wide receivers in Southland and Nicholls history. He holds the Nicholls' record for career receiving yards, touchdowns, and receptions surpassing Mark Carrier. In August 2019, Dixon was arrested for possession of

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. He was named to the Second-team All-Southland in 2018 and the First-team All-Southland in 2019, 2020-21, and 2021. He entered the

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at the conclusion of his collegiate career.

Professional career

Dixon signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022. He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 13, 2022.

Personal life

Dixon is the cousin of former NFL safety

Kendrick Lewis Kendrick Lewis (born June 16, 1988) is a former American football free safety. He played college football at Ole Miss and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He also played for the Houston Texans, Bal ...

and the cousin of current NFL linebacker

Deion Jones Deion Jones (born November 4, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and was selected by Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 2016 NFL Dra ...

References

External links

Nicholls Colonels bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dixon, Dai'Jean 1998 births Living people Players of American football from New Orleans American football wide receivers Nicholls Colonels football players New Orleans Saints players San Antonio Brahmas players