Alex Dixon

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
6-0
Weight:
190
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Clearwater, Fla.
High School:
Countryside

2014 - Junior Season
Reserve defensive back who finished with three tackles and a forced fumble, all of which came in the season opener against Liberty.

2013 - Sophomore Season
Appeared in all 13 games at defensive back and on special teams • Finished with 10 tackles and a pass breakup • Had a season-high three tackles (two solo) in the win over Old Dominion • Had a pair of solo tackles in the win over Middle Tennessee.

2012 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Appeared in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman, compiling 14 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery • Had solo stops against Virginia, NC State, Miami, Idaho, East Carolina and Elon • Registered a season-high five tackles, including three solo efforts, against Idaho • Had a solo stop and a forced fumble in the win over East Carolina • Recovered a fumble on kickoff coverage in the fourth quarter against Louisville that gave the Tar Heels a chance at an improbable comeback win • Made four tackles in the season opener against Elon • Redshirted in 2011.

Countryside High School
SuperPrep All-America • Considered the No. 29 safety in the country by Rivals.com • ESPNU's 31st-best cornerback • Rated the No. 29 prospect in Florida by SuperPrep • Helped lead Countryside to the third round of the 5-A playoffs • Earned second team all-area honors as a senior • Intercepted five passes in 2009 • Ranked the No. 53 cornerback in the country by Scout.com • Considered the No. 35 defensive back in the nation by SuperPrep • Coached by Jared Davis.

Personal
Son of Deonne Dixon • Born Oct. 25, 1992 • Communication studies major.