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 September 11, 1992) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played college football at Alabama.
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College career
Throughout his college career from 2012 to 2014, he appeared in 39 games for Alabama. In his last season before entering the draft, he logged at least 0.5 sacks in five straight games and finished the season with 9.0 sacks, 42 tackles, and 12.5 tackles for loss.
Professional career
New England Patriots
Dickson was selected in the 7th round of the 2015 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. He was released by the Patriots on September 5, 2015.
Atlanta Falcons
Dickson was signed to the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons on December 30, 2015.
Toronto Argonauts
Dickson was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League on April 17, 2018. He was released on June 10, 2018.
Birmingham Iron
On November 19, 2018, Dickson was signed by the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football. In the season opener against the Memphis Express, Dickson intercepted an Express pass from quarterback Brandon Silvers. The league ceased operations in April 2019.
