The University of Akron Athletics
2019 Akron Football Roster

Jersey Number 28
Jaquavis Dixon
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 194
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Oviedo, Fla.
- High School:
- Hagerty HS
Bio
As a Redshirt Senior (2019): Dean’s List ... played in nine games ... had four tackles on the season ... made a solo stop against Ohio and at UMass ... assisted on tackled against UAB and at Illinois in the season opener.
As a Redshirt Junior (2018): Played in one game … made collegiate debut in the win over Morgan State.
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As a Redshirt Sophomore (2017):Â Did not see game action.
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As a Redshirt Freshman (2016):Â Did not see game action.
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As a Freshman (2015):Â Redshirted.
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High School: Second-team All-Conference … two-way player for coach Paul Ziglar at Hagerty HS … saw time at wide receiver and safety as well as quarterback during situational plays … as a senior, had 21 receptions for 314 yards and two touchdowns … as a junior, had 12 receptions for 212 yards in seven games … defensively, averaged five tackles per game … also had an interception, a forced fumble, and three break-ups … Honor Roll student.
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Personal:  Born August 22 … mother is Sonja Dixon … sport management major.
As a Redshirt Junior (2018): Played in one game … made collegiate debut in the win over Morgan State.
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As a Redshirt Sophomore (2017):Â Did not see game action.
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As a Redshirt Freshman (2016):Â Did not see game action.
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As a Freshman (2015):Â Redshirted.
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High School: Second-team All-Conference … two-way player for coach Paul Ziglar at Hagerty HS … saw time at wide receiver and safety as well as quarterback during situational plays … as a senior, had 21 receptions for 314 yards and two touchdowns … as a junior, had 12 receptions for 212 yards in seven games … defensively, averaged five tackles per game … also had an interception, a forced fumble, and three break-ups … Honor Roll student.
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Personal:  Born August 22 … mother is Sonja Dixon … sport management major.
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