He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 11th round of the 1979 NFL Draft. In six seasons he had 197 rushing attempts for 732 yards and 3 touchdowns as well as 41 receptions for 367 yards and 1 touchdown. Used primarily on special teams, he had 128 kickoff returns for 2,634 yards and 1 touchdown. In 1983, while playing for the Baltimore Colts and Seattle Seahawks, he led the NFL in kick returns (51) and kick return yards (1,171).[2]
In the late 1980s, he briefly worked in the Maryland area for Circuit City Stores, Inc as a sales counselor.
He is the father of former Seahawks defensive end Raheem Brock.[3] He is the brother of retired professional women's basketball player Medina Dixon.
Notes and references
^Concannon, Joe (December 10, 1978). "Dixon's odyssey: from Dorchester to Tokyo". The Boston Globe. Cathedral High School, Dean Junior College, Temple University