Stephen Dix Jr.
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 13, 2002 |
Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dr. Phillips (Dr. Phillips, Florida) |
| College |
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| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Stephen Dix Jr. (born January 13, 2002) is an American football linebacker. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, the Marshall Thundering Herd and for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Early life
[edit]Dix Jr. attended Dr. Phillips High School in Dr. Phillips, Florida, and committed to play college football for the Florida State Seminoles.[1]
College career
[edit]Florida State
[edit]As a freshman in 2020, Dix Jr. played in nine games, making five starts, recording 45 tackles with three and a half being for a loss.[2] In 2021, he totaled 14 tackles and a pass deflection.[3] Dix Jr. missed the 2022 season due to injury.[4] After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[5]
Marshall
[edit]Dix Jr. transferred to play for the Marshall Thundering Herd.[6] In week 7 of the 2023 season, he made his first start for the Thundering Herd against James Madison Dukes.[7] Dix Jr. finished the 2023 season with 67 tackles with six and a half going for a loss, and two sacks. After the season, he once again entered the NCAA transfer portal.[8]
Arkansas
[edit]Dix Jr. transferred to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[9] In his first season with the Razorbacks in 2024, he notched 72 tackles with two and a half being for a loss, two sacks, and a fumble recovery.[10][11] In the 2025 season, Dix Jr. racked up 79 tackles with four going for a loss, and a sack.[12]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0+7⁄8 in (1.85 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | 32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m) | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | 6 ft 6+1⁄2 in (1.99 m) | 4.73 s | 1.72 s | 2.70 s | 4.36 s | 7.22 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) | 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) | 25 reps |
| All values from Pro Day[13] | ||||||||||||
Arizona Cardinals
[edit]After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Dix Jr. signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent.[14] He was waived by the Cardinals on June 11, 2026.[15]
Miami Dolphins
[edit]On August 21, 2026, the Miami Dolphins signed Dix.[16] He was waived by the Dolphins on August 29.[17]
References
[edit]- ↑ Reed, Tashan (April 17, 2019). "A little on-field adversity isn't going to bother Florida State commitment Stephen Dix Jr". The Athletic. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Weiler, Curt (July 8, 2021). "Florida State football most important player countdown: No. 25". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Karels, Carter (August 24, 2022). "Florida State football: How Stephen Dix Jr.'s season-ending injury impacts linebacker group". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Murschel, Matt (August 25, 2022). "Florida State football: How Stephen Dix Jr.'s season-ending injury impacts linebacker group". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Kassim, Ehsan (April 19, 2023). "FSU football redshirt sophomore linebacker announces he will enter transfer portal". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Rudolph, Justin. "Former Florida State linebacker Stephen Dix Jr. commits to Marshall". On3.com. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Creasy, Luke. "Marshall's Dix stepping up at linebacker". The Herald-Dispatch. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Davis, Jacob. "New Linebacker Leads Way of SEC Returners". Arkansas Razorbacks On Si. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Kirk, Otis. "Stephen Dix Jr. making quick impact with Hogs". KNWA Fox24.com. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Murphy, Tom (December 19, 2024). "Sorey, Dix aiming to be 'one-two punch' for UA". Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Westerman, Ethan. "Arkansas football notebook: Sorey, Dix lead UA's defense". Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Alper, Josh. "Cardinals sign LB Stephen Dix". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Stephen Dix Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ Shuck, Barry (May 27, 2026). "Cardinals sign LB Stephen Dix, Jr. to roster". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ↑ Gershman, Zach (June 11, 2026). "Cardinals Sign Another Tight End, Adding Kenny Yeboah". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2026.
