De'Audra Dix facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | March 3, 1984 Merritt Island, Florida |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 160 lb (73 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Johnson C. Smith | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2008 | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
| CFL status: | import | ||||||||||
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| Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |||||||||||
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De'Audra Dix (born March 3, 1984) is a former professional American football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a player who tries to stop the other team from catching passes. He was signed by the Montreal Alouettes in 2009. This means he joined the team without being chosen in the main draft.
Before playing professionally, De'Audra Dix played college football for the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls. In 2008, during his final year at Johnson C. Smith University, he was recognized as a Division II First-team All-American. This is a big honor, meaning he was one of the best players in his position in that division.
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De'Audra Dix's Football Journey
Playing for the Montreal Alouettes
De'Audra Dix started his professional career with the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). On September 13, 2009, he made his first career interception. This happened in a game against the BC Lions, which the Alouettes won 28–24. He was part of the Alouettes teams that won the Grey Cup (the CFL championship) in 2009 and 2010.
Time with the Tampa Bay Storm
After playing in the CFL, Dix joined the Tampa Bay Storm in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the 2013 season. The Arena Football League is a type of indoor football played on a smaller field. He played for the Storm for two seasons. In 2013, he was placed on injured reserve before the playoffs, so he missed the team's final games.
Joining the Los Angeles KISS
On March 17, 2015, Dix was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS, another team in the Arena Football League. However, his time with the KISS was short. On May 19, 2015, he was reassigned by the team.
Career Highlights and Stats
Throughout his career, De'Audra Dix showed his skills as a defensive back. He made many tackles and interceptions. For example, in the AFL, he had a total of 83 tackles and 7 interceptions. He was a key player in helping his teams defend against opponents.
External Links
- Montreal Alouettes bio
