Titus Dixon

American gridiron football player (born 1966)

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American football player

Titus DixonNo. 87, 89, 8

Position:| Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:|  (1966-06-15) June 15, 1966 (age 59)
Clewiston, Florida, U.S.
Height:| 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight:| 152 lb (69 kg)
Career information
High school:| Clewiston
(Clewiston, Florida)
College:| Troy
NFL draft:| 1989: 6th round, 153rd pick
Career history

* New York Jets (1989)
* Indianapolis Colts (1989)
* Detroit Lions (1989)
* Atlanta Falcons (1990)*
* Kansas City Chiefs (1991)*
* San Antonio Riders (1992)
* Philadelphia Eagles (1992)
* Sacramento Gold Miners (1993)
* Toronto Argonauts (1994)
* Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1994)
* San Jose SaberCats (1995–1997)
* Buffalo Destroyers (2000)

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Career highlights and awards

* Second-team All-Arena (1995)

Career Arena League statistics
| Receptions:| 209

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Receiving yards:| 2,477
Receiving touchdowns:| 40
Kickoff return yards:| 3,165
Kickoff return touchdowns:| 9
Stats at ArenaFan.com
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Titus Dixon (born June 15, 1966) is an American former professional football player who played in the National Football League (NFL),[1] Canadian Football League (CFL), and Arena Football League (AFL). He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 1989 NFL draft with the 153rd overall pick.[2]

Dixon was born in Clewiston, Florida. He spent his collegiate years at Troy State University in Troy, Alabama, where he currently holds several records for both football and track and field. He also spent time in the US Olympics tryouts for track and field. He was selected by the Jets in 1989. After spending 12 or so seasons playing professional football, Dixon spent time doing something he has always dreamed of which is teaching. While at Troy State University he majored in criminal justice and business. After his tenure in football he went on to be a deputy and teacher in Florida. He now spends his time teaching criminal justice and coaching football, track and field, and cross country. He also spends a lot of his time volunteering with youth for track and field and football.

## References

[edit]

1. ^ NFL profile
2. ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.

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1984 Troy State Trojans football—NCAA Division II national champions

* Titus Dixon
* Anthony Henton
* Jack Peavey
* Tommie Robinson
* Mike Turk

Head coach
Chan Gailey

* Assistant coaches: Robert Maddox
* Jeff McInerney
* Rick Rhoades
* Willie J. Slater

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1987 Troy State Trojans football—NCAA Division II national champions

* Steve Campbell
* Titus Dixon
* Kenny Edenfield
* Mike Turk

Head coach
Rick Rhoades

* Assistant coaches: Robert Maddox
* Jeff McInerney
* Willie J. Slater

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New York Jets 1989 NFL draft selections

* Jeff Lageman
* Dennis Byrd
* Joe Mott
* Ron Stallworth
* Tony Martin
* Marvin Washington
* Titus Dixon
* Stevon Moore
* A. B. Brown
* Pat Marlatt
* Adam Bob
* Artie Holmes
* Willie Snead III

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