Marcus Dixon
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Career Summary
Marcus Dixon was a Hampton defensive lineman who played in the NFL and later became a coach.
His professional playing career included three seasons with the New York Jets before he returned to football in a coaching role.
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Early Life
Dixon came from Rome, Georgia.
Hampton lists his birthday as September 16, 1984, and identifies Pepperell as his high school.
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High School
Dixon was a multi-sport athlete at Pepperell.
He lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track. His junior football season included 98 tackles and first-team all-area recognition; he also belonged to the National Honor Society.
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College Career
Dixon played for Hampton from 2004 through 2007.
He started on the defensive line across four seasons and served as a captain in his final three. He completed a health and physical education degree in 2008.
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Path to the NFL
Dallas signed Dixon as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
He later joined the Jets, where he played from 2010 through 2012.
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NFL Career
Dixon appeared in 22 games with the Jets.
His New York totals included 21 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Career Accomplishments
Dixon earned second-team All-MEAC honors in 2006.
He started all 11 games he played that season and recorded four sacks for Hampton.
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Playing Style
Dixon played both defensive end and defensive tackle at Hampton.
His 2006 college biography records work at both positions, illustrating experience across the defensive front.
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Legacy
Dixon returned to his alma mater to develop younger players.
His Hampton coaching responsibilities expanded beyond the defensive line to include player development and recruiting coordination.
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Post-Career
Dixon moved into college and NFL coaching after his playing career.
He coached at Hampton from 2017 to 2019, joined the Rams as assistant defensive line coach in 2021, and coached Denver’s defensive line in 2022 and 2023. Minnesota hired him in 2024; the Vikings announced in February 2026 that he had completed his two-year contract.
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