DeAudra Dix (born March 3, 1984) is a professional

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who is currently a

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He was signed as a

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by the

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in 2009. He played

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for the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls. In 2008, his senior year at

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he was named to the Division II First-team All-American.

Professional career

Montreal Alouettes

He recorded his first career interception on September 13, 2009, against the BC Lions in a 28–24 Montreal Alouettes win.

Tampa Bay Storm

Dix signed with the

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of the

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for the 2013 season. Dix was placed on injury reserve before the final week of the regular season, and missed the team's playoff game.

Los Angeles KISS

Dix was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS on March 17, 2015. On May 19, 2015, Dix was placed on reassignment by the KISS.

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Montreal Alouettes bio
1984 births Living people People from Merritt Island, Florida Sportspeople from Brevard County, Florida American players of Canadian football Canadian football defensive backs American football defensive backs Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls football players Montreal Alouettes players African-American players of Canadian football Tampa Bay Storm players Los Angeles Kiss players {{Canadianfootball-defensiveback-stub