Thaddeus Dixon is a cornerback and NFL Draft prospect who played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels football after previous stops with the Washington Huskies football and Long Beach City College. A native of Los Angeles, California, Dixon attended La Mirada High School and later began his collegiate career at Long Beach City College, where he developed into a standout junior college defensive back. After two seasons at the junior college level, he transferred to Washington and joined the Huskies’ secondary in 2023, appearing in 27 games over two seasons while becoming a key contributor on defense.
Standing about 6 feet 1 inch tall and around 190 pounds, Dixon emerged as a starting cornerback during the 2024 season at Washington, where he recorded 43 tackles, one interception, a forced fumble, and 10 pass breakups while earning All Big Ten honorable mention recognition. Over his two seasons with the Huskies he totaled 69 tackles, two interceptions, and 18 passes defended before transferring to North Carolina for his final collegiate season. Known for his length, physical coverage ability, and experience across multiple levels of college football, Dixon entered the NFL Draft process as an experienced defensive back prospect after finishing his college career with the Tar Heels.
