Travell Dixon

Travell Dixon (born February 17, 1991) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at Washington.

Travell Dixon
Free agent
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1991-02-17) February 17, 1991
Miami, Florida
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Miami (FL) Norland
College:Washington
Undrafted:2015
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2016
Total tackles:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Dixon attended Miami Norland Senior High School where he played just one season of football, leading Miami-Dade County in interceptions (seven). He then attended Eastern Arizona College where he was named All-League and All-Region as a freshman in 2010. In 2011, he recorded 39 tackles and four interceptions. He was named first-team National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-American as a sophomore in 2011. He then transferred to the University of Alabama. However, he was unable take to the multiple positions required in the Alabama defense and left the school before the fall semester, citing personal reasons.[1][2]

After the third game of the 2012 season, prior to the start of the fall academic quarter, Dixon transferred to the University of Washington joining the Huskies football team. Due to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) transfer rules, he was required to redshirt the 2012 season. In 2013, he appeared in four games. He recorded eight tackles (six solo), one pass defensed, and one forced fumble. In 2014, he appeared in 12 games (one start). He recorded four tackles (four solo).[3]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft, Dixon signed with the Oakland Raiders on May 11, 2015.[4] He was waived by the Raiders on May 27.[5]

Carolina Panthers

On January 6, 2016, Dixon signed a future contract with the Carolina Panthers.[6] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Panthers during final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[7][8] On December 27, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster.[9] He made his professional debut during Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording one tackle.

On August 3, 2017, Dixon was waived/injured by the Panthers and placed on injured reserve.[10] He was released on August 10, 2017.

Arizona Cardinals

On June 11, 2018, Dixon signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[11] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[12]

References
  1. Krause, Macus Allen (May 12, 2015). "Raiders UDFA profile: CB Travell Dixon". SilverandBlackPride.com. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  2. "CB Travell Dixon No Longer With the Team". rollbamaroll.com. August 10, 2012. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
  3. "Travell Dixon - 2012 Football Roster - Washington Huskies". GoHuskies.com. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  4. "Raiders Announce Roster Moves". Raiders.com. May 11, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  5. "Raiders Sign Miller, Williams III". Raiders.com. May 27, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  6. Little, Caryn (January 6, 2016). "Carolina Panthers Sign Six Players To Future Contracts". WCCBCharlotte.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  7. Henson, Max (September 3, 2016). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  8. Henson, Max (September 4, 2016). "Panthers establish practice squad". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  9. Strickland, Bryan (December 27, 2016). "Tre Boston placed on IR; Travell Dixon promoted". Panthers.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  10. Henson, Max (August 3, 2017). "Panthers sign Bryce Williams". Panthers.com.
  11. Urban, Darren (June 11, 2018). "Cardinals Sign Safety Travell Dixon". AZCardinals.com.
  12. Urban, Darren (September 1, 2018). "Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.
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