He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 1989 NFL draft.
After spending 12 or so seasons playing professional football, Dixon spent time doing something he has always dreamed of which is teaching.
While at Troy State University he majored in criminal justice and business.
He now spends his time teaching criminal justice and coaching football, track and field, and cross country.
He also spends a lot of his time volunteering with youth for track and field and football.