Dennis Dixon
Dennis Dixon at Autzen Stadium on October 31, 2009
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| No. -- Free agent | |||||||||||||||
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | January 11, 1985 | ||||||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Oakland, California | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | San Leandro (CA) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Oregon | ||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 5 / Pick: 156 | ||||||||||||||
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| Pass cmp / att: | 35 / 59 |
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| Percentage: | 59.3 |
| TD–INT: | 1-2 |
| Passing yards: | 402 |
| QB Rating: | 71.4 |
| Rushing yards / TDs: | 56 / 1 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Dennis Lee Dixon, Jr. (born January 11, 1985) is a retired American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Oregon. Dixon had a short professional baseball career, playing for the GCL Braves and the Danville Braves in 2007. He was a member of the Baltimore Ravens practice squad during their 2012 championship season.
Dixon was the starting quarterback for San Leandro High School's football team beginning his sophomore year. In his senior season of 2002, Dixon threw for 2,426 yards and 30 touchdowns, leading his team to a 12-1 season. Dixon completed his high school career with 5,951 yards and 79 touchdowns, guiding San Leandro to a 36-3 record, with his only losses coming in three straight California North Coast Section 4A championship games to perennial powerhouse De La Salle.
Dixon was a consensus 4-star recruit, and was ranked among the top passing and rushing quarterbacks in the nation. He eventually decided to attend the University of Oregon, stating that "I am going to Oregon with only one purpose, and that is to win a national championship."
Dixon was also a highly recruited baseball player, and was initially drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 20th round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft. However, he did not sign because he wanted to go to college and get a degree.
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