Marcus Dixon

Marcus Dixon

Marcus Dixon was a defensive end at Hampton University. Although he has a splotchy record and troubled past, he is hoping to picked up by an NFL team in the 2008 Draft. Find out if his hard work has paid off.

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Marcus Dixon Overcomes Past Looks Towards NFL Future

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Marcus Dixon, the 6-foot-4, 294 pound defensive end from Hampton University is hoping teams will understand his troubled past and select him in the 2008 NFL Draft this Saturday. It's not uncommon for an NFL player to be caught in a scandal or an altercation with the law. Honestly, sports fans are used to it, there's some new NFL star being arrested every weekend. But trying to get drafted with a record, including statutory rape and aggravated child molestation, is a different obstacle entirely. But 23-year-old Dixon from Hampton University has that record, still, he's optimistic that professional teams will give him a chance. ... Read Full Story

Marcus Dixon Signs with Cowboys

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It's been a long road for Marcus Dixon, but Sunday all his trials and hard work paid off as he was signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys. Life has not been easy for the 295-pound defensive end from Hampton University. After serving 15 months in prison for aggravated child molestation and statutory rape, he was immediately released after a Georgia Supreme Court overturned his conviction. He went onto play college football at Hampton, where he was a three-year captain and on the dean's list. Still, he had the charge on his record, and this was a huge concern going into NFL ... Read Full Story

Welcome to our wikizine called "Marcus Dixon"

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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Marcus Dixon". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
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Draft prospect determined to address doubts about his character
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