Xzavier Dickson facts for kids
Dickson (left) and Jesse Williams with Alabama in 2012
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | September 11, 1992 Griffin, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 268 lb (122 kg) |
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| High school: | Griffin (GA) |
| College: | Alabama |
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 253 |
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Xzavier Dickson, born on September 11, 1992, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a key defensive position in football. The New England Patriots picked him in the 2015 NFL Draft. Before that, he played college football for the University of Alabama.
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Playing College Football
Xzavier played college football for the University of Alabama. He was part of the team from 2012 to 2014. During this time, he played in 39 games.
In his final college season, he was a star player. He made 9.0 sacks, which is when a player tackles the opposing quarterback. He also had 42 tackles and 12.5 tackles for loss.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Xzavier Dickson began his professional football career. He played for several teams in different leagues.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots chose Xzavier in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft. This meant he was one of the last players picked in the draft. He joined the team in 2015 but was released on September 5, 2015.
Atlanta Falcons
Later in 2015, Xzavier joined the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons. Practice squads are groups of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play if needed.
Toronto Argonauts
In 2018, Xzavier moved to the Canadian Football League. He signed with the Toronto Argonauts on April 17, 2018. However, he was released by the team a couple of months later.
Birmingham Iron
On November 19, 2018, Xzavier signed with the Birmingham Iron. This team was part of the Alliance of American Football, a new league at the time. In the first game of the season, Xzavier made an exciting play. He intercepted a pass from the opposing quarterback. The Alliance of American Football league stopped playing in April 2019.
