James Dixon (American football)

James Dixon
No. 21, 86
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Date of birth: (1967-02-02) February 2, 1967
Place of birth: Vernon, Texas
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school: Vernon (TX)
College: Houston
Undrafted: 1989
Career history
*Inactive and/or offseason member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

James Anthony Dixon (born February 2, 1967) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Houston.

Early years

After attending Vernon High School he moved on to Cisco Junior College. In 1988, the University of Houston was using the run and shoot offense with Andre Ware at quarterback. Dixon and Jason Phillips became the first teammates in school history to register 1,000-receiving yards seasons in the same year. They are also the only wide receiver unit in NCAA history to each record over 100 receptions and rank 1-2 in the nation in receiving in the same season.[1][2] As a senior he registered 102 receptions for 1,103 yards and 11 touchdowns, while receiving second-team All-American honors.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

In 1989, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Detroit Lions. He was waived on August 29.[3]

Dallas Cowboys

Dixon was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. As a rookie he finished second in the NFC in kick return average and was the first Cowboy player to return a kickoff for a touchdown since 1975.[4]

He also had a 75-yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals, the same game that Troy Aikman set a then NFL rookie record with 379 passing yards.[5] He was released on October 17, 1991.[6]

Fort Worth Cavalry (AFL)

In 1994, he signed with the Fort Worth Cavalry of the Arena Football League to play wide receiver/defensive back.

References

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