D'Cota Dixon
D'Cota Dixon is an American former professional football player who was a safety and rugby union player. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After being released by the Buccaneers, Dixon signed with rugby squad the American Raptors.
Early life
Dixon was raised by a single mother who was sometimes beaten by her boyfriend; he and a brother were eventually placed into foster care. His father was a drug addict for much of Dixon's young life until he died of a heart attack when Dixon was in high school. After struggling with anger issues early in life, Dixon eventually became more mild-mannered, citing his Christian faith.Dixon was a three-star recruit out of New Smyrna Beach High School in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He committed to play for Wisconsin over offers from Michigan State, Illinois, West Virginia, and more.
Football career
College career
Dixon started his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons on the Wisconsin Badgers football team, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors his junior year. Injuries hampered his senior campaign, but he was still invited to the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.After his senior season, Dixon was named the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award for exceptional character.