Dai'Jean Dixon (born October 16, 1998) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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at Nicholls.

High school career

Dixon attended

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. 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. Nichol ...

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

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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

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Kendrick Lewis and the cousin of current NFL

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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