Johnnie L. Dixon (born September 16, 1994) is an American professional

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. He played

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at Ohio State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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after the 2019 NFL draft.

College career

Dixon was ranked as a fourstar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school. He committed to Ohio State on December 17, 2013.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Dixon signed with the

as an undrafted free agent after the 2019 NFL draft. Dixon was released as the Texans made final roster cuts before the regular season on August 31, 2019.

Arizona Cardinals

On September 3, 2019, Dixon was signed to the practice squad of the

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. He spent the entire season on the practice squad and was signed to a future/reserve contract on December 30, 2019. He was placed on injured reserve on September 6, 2020, and was waived/injured the next day.

Dallas Cowboys

Dixon signed with the

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on May 25, 2021. He was waived on August 31, 2021.

New Orleans Breakers

Dixon was selected in the 14th round of the

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by the New Orleans Breakers. He was named a starter at

, leading the team in both receptions and receiving touchdowns, registering 37 receptions for 359 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was voted the Week 3 USFL Offensive Player of the Week. He became a free agent after the 2023 season.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dixon, Johnnie 1994 births Living people American football wide receivers Ohio State Buckeyes football players Players of American football from West Palm Beach, Florida New Orleans Breakers (2022) players