Xzavier Dickson


Xzavier Dickson is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted with the 253rd pick of the 2015 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. Dickson signed onto the Atlanta Falcons on December 30, 2015. He played college football at Alabama.

College career

Throughout his college career, he appeared in 39 games for Alabama. In his last season before entering the draft, he logged at least 0.5 sacks in five straight games and finished the season with 9.0 sacks, 42 tackles, and 12.5 tackles for loss.

Professional career

NFL

Dickson was drafted in the 7th round of the 2015 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. He was released by the Patriots on September 5, 2015.
He also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons on their practice squad.

Birmingham Iron

On November 19, 2018, Dickson was picked up by the Birmingham Iron. In the season opener against the Memphis Express, Dickson intercepted an Express pass from quarterback Brandon Silvers. The league ceased operations in April 2019.