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With the announcement of the sudden retirement of [[Glen Coffee]] on August 13, former head coach [[Mike Singletary]] stated that Dixon and veteran [[Michael Robinson (running back)|Michael Robinson]] would compete for the number 2 running back spot behind Pro Bowler [[Frank Gore]].<ref>{{cite web |
With the announcement of the sudden retirement of [[Glen Coffee]] on August 13, former head coach [[Mike Singletary]] stated that Dixon and veteran [[Michael Robinson (running back)|Michael Robinson]] would compete for the number 2 running back spot behind Pro Bowler [[Frank Gore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.49ers.com/2010/08/13/coffee-tells-49ers-he-intends-to-retire/ |title=Coffee Tells 49ers He Intends to Retire |author=Price, Taylor |date=2010-08-13 |work= |publisher=San Francisco 49ers |accessdate=2010-08-14 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100816122157/http://blog.49ers.com/2010/08/13/coffee-tells-49ers-he-intends-to-retire/ |archivedate=16 August 2010 |deadurl=yes }}</ref> In the preseason, Dixon posted 74 rushes for 300 yards, averaging 75 yards per game and 4 touchdowns, leading the entire NFL in each of those categories. On September 20, 2010, Dixon rushed for his first career NFL touchdown against the [[New Orleans Saints]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]''. Despite playing well in the preseason, Dixon had only ten rushing attempts until week 12. After Gore suffered a fractured hip during a ''Monday Night Football'' game against the [[Arizona Cardinals]] on November 29, Dixon had 14 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown as a backup to [[Brian Westbrook]], who took over for Gore. Dixon has played in all 72 games of his NFL career, primarily on [[special teams]]. His only start as a member of the 49ers came in the 2013 NFC Championship game as a [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]] scoring a touchdown that gave San Francisco a 10-0 lead. Coincidentally, that was his last game in a 49er uniform. He finished his 49er career with 458 regular-season rushing yards and eight touchdowns.<ref name="Bills add Anthony Dixon">[http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/15/bills-add-anthony-dixon/ Bills add Anthony Dixon]</ref><ref>[http://www.ninersnation.com/2014/3/14/5510522/nfl-free-agency-news-anthony-dixon-signing-bills NFL free agency news: Anthony Dixon signing with Buffalo Bills]</ref> |
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===Buffalo Bills=== |
===Buffalo Bills=== |
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Born: | Jackson, Mississippi | September 24, 1987||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 233 lb (106 kg) | ||||||||
Career information | |||||||||
High school: | Terry (MS) | ||||||||
College: | Mississippi State | ||||||||
Position: | Running back | ||||||||
NFL draft: | 2010 / Round: 6 / Pick: 173 | ||||||||
Career history | |||||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2015 | |||||||||
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Anthony Rishard "Boobie" Dixon (born September 24, 1987)[1][2] is an American football running back who is currently with The Spring League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for Mississippi State University, where he holds multiple school rushing records.
High school career
As a senior at Terry High School in 2005, he racked up 304 carries for 2,683 yards (8.8 average) and 31 touchdowns in leading Terry to an 11-2 mark. He was named the Jackson metro-area player of the year by the Clarion-Ledger. He was also a first-team All-State honoree by the paper, and was named to its (preseason) "Dandy Dozen" team (of the state's 12 best high school players) and it's (postseason) "10 Most Wanted" list (of the state's top 10 college football prospects).
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Dixon was listed as the No. 22 running back prospect in the nation in 2006.[3] Scout.com ranked Dixon a four star prospect and the 30th best running back in the country.[4]
He chose Mississippi State over University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, and Southern Miss.
College career
In his true freshman season, Dixon played in all 12 games, starting five times, and set MSU true freshman records for rushing attempts, yards gained rushing, and touchdowns rushing. His nine touchdowns on the ground were the most by a Bulldog since Dicenzo Miller's ten TDs in 2000. He earned his nickname “Boobie” from his college teammates, who compared him to Boobie Miles, the character in Friday Night Lights.[2]
As a sophomore, Dixon played all 13 games and started twelve. He became just the seventh halfback (ninth occurrence) in school history and the first Bulldog sophomore ever to surpass 1,000 yards rushing in a single season and his attempts set a Mississippi State single season record. He scored MSU's game winning touchdown in the 2007 Liberty Bowl game.
During his junior season, Dixon started all 12 games he played in, and rushed for 869 yards, compiling a career-best 4.4 yards per carry.
With 1,391 rushing yards in his senior season, Dixon not only set the Mississippi State single-season rushing record (surpassing J. J. Johnson's 1998 record of 1,383 yards), he also became the seventh player in Southeastern Conference history to lead his team in rushing four times. He joined Eddie Price (Tulane, 1946–1949), Sonny Collins (Kentucky, 1972–1975), Dalton Hilliard (LSU, 1982–1985), Carl Woods (Vanderbilt, 1983–1986), Errict Rhett (Florida, 1990–1993), and Kevin Faulk (LSU, 1995–1998) on that list. Dixon accumulated 3,994 career rushing yards during his collegiate career.[5]
College stats
GP | GS | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | Long | Avg/G | |
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2006 | 12 | 5 | 169 | 668 | 4.0 | 9 | 65 | 55.7 |
2007 | 13 | 12 | 287 | 1,066 | 3.7 | 14 | 30 | 82.0 |
2008 | 12 | 12 | 197 | 869 | 4.4 | 7 | 71 | 72.4 |
2009 | 11 | 11 | 257 | 1,391 | 5.4 | 12 | 70 | 126.5 |
Totals | 48 | 40 | 910 | 3,994 | 4.4 | 42 | 71 | 84.1 |
Professional career
2010 NFL Draft
Dixon was considered one of the best "power backs" available in the 2010 NFL Draft, alongside Toby Gerhart and Charles Scott.[6] Projected as a third- to fourth-round pick, Dixon was thought to possibly be the Bulldogs' highest draftee since Jerious Norwood was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round (79th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.[7] However, he was selected as the 173rd overall pick in the 6th Round by the San Francisco 49ers.
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic |
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
233 lb (106 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.77 s | 1.58 s | 2.75 s | 4.49 s | 7.09 s | 33 in (0.84 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
15 reps | 25 |
All values from NFL Combine[8][9][10] |
San Francisco 49ers
With the announcement of the sudden retirement of Glen Coffee on August 13, former head coach Mike Singletary stated that Dixon and veteran Michael Robinson would compete for the number 2 running back spot behind Pro Bowler Frank Gore.[11] In the preseason, Dixon posted 74 rushes for 300 yards, averaging 75 yards per game and 4 touchdowns, leading the entire NFL in each of those categories. On September 20, 2010, Dixon rushed for his first career NFL touchdown against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. Despite playing well in the preseason, Dixon had only ten rushing attempts until week 12. After Gore suffered a fractured hip during a Monday Night Football game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 29, Dixon had 14 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown as a backup to Brian Westbrook, who took over for Gore. Dixon has played in all 72 games of his NFL career, primarily on special teams. His only start as a member of the 49ers came in the 2013 NFC Championship game as a fullback scoring a touchdown that gave San Francisco a 10-0 lead. Coincidentally, that was his last game in a 49er uniform. He finished his 49er career with 458 regular-season rushing yards and eight touchdowns.[12][13]
Buffalo Bills
On March 15, 2014, Dixon signed a three-year, $3.5 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.[12]
On March 1, 2016, Dixon was released by the Bills.[14]
The Spring League
In June 2017, after spending the 2016 season out of football, Dixon signed with The Spring League, taking part in its summer 2017 showcase.[15]
Personal life
Dixon is a Christian. Dixon describes himself on his Twitter account as a "God Fearing Man" and frequently tweets about his faith.[16]
Anthony also has three younger brothers Antwon, Rashun, and Deshun (from oldest to youngest). Antwon and Rashun both committed to play football at Mississippi State, although neither played at MSU. Antwon instead went to Hinds Community College before transferring to Midwestern State University. Rashun was drafted in the 10th round (304th overall) in the 2008 Major League Baseball draft by the Oakland As and chose to play professional baseball. Deshun was also drafted by in the MLB Draft, taken in the 10th round by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.[17]
References
- ^ "Anthony Dixon Bio". SECsports.com. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ a b http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/bills-hope-dixon-boosts-special-teams-20140316
- ^ "Running backs 2006", Rivals.com, January 30, 2006
- ^ "Anthony Dixon Scout.com profile page", Scout.com, January 1, 2006
- ^ Inabinett, Mark (November 28, 2009), "Mississippi State's Anthony Dixon joining short list of SEC ballcarriers", Mobile Press-Register
- ^ "NFL Draft - 2010 RB Draft Prospects", CBSSports.com, retrieved November 25, 2009
- ^ Miller, David (February 24, 2010), "Chaney, Dixon hope to impress at NFL Combine", The Dispatch.
- ^ "Anthony Dixon Combine Profile", NFL.com, archived from the original on 10 March 2010, retrieved February 27, 2010
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- ^ Price, Taylor (2010-08-13). "Coffee Tells 49ers He Intends to Retire". San Francisco 49ers. Archived from the original on 16 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
{{cite web}}
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- ^ NFL free agency news: Anthony Dixon signing with Buffalo Bills
- ^ Anthony Dixon Released by Bills: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
- ^ Filipowski, Nick (June 19, 2017). "Former Bills RB Fred Jackson to participate in Spring League". WKBW-TV. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- ^ "Anthony Dixon".
- ^ "MSU Mustangs Bio for Antwon Dixon". Retrieved 2014-10-31.
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- Sportspeople from Jackson, Mississippi
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