Xzavier Dickson (born September 11, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected with the 253rd pick of the

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by the

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. He played

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at Alabama.

College career

Throughout his college career from 2012 to 2014, he appeared in 39 games for Alabama. In his last season before entering the draft, he logged at least 0.5 sacks in five straight games and finished the season with 9.0 sacks, 42 tackles, and 12.5

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Professional career

New England Patriots

Dickson was selected in the 7th round of the

by the

. He was released by the Patriots on September 5, 2015.

Atlanta Falcons

Dickson was signed to the

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of the

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on December 30, 2015.

Toronto Argonauts

Dickson was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League on April 17, 2018. He was released on June 10, 2018.

Birmingham Iron

On November 19, 2018, Dickson was signed by the Birmingham Iron of the

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. In the season opener against the Memphis Express, Dickson

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an Express pass from quarterback Brandon Silvers. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

References

External links

Alabama Crimson Tide bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dickson, Xzavier 1992 births Living people Alabama Crimson Tide football players American football linebackers Canadian football linebackers Edmonton Elks players New England Patriots players Sportspeople from Griffin, Georgia Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) Birmingham Iron players 21st-century African-American sportspeople Massachusetts Pirates players Players of Canadian football from Georgia (U.S. state) Toronto Argonauts players