Thaddeus Dixon is an American football cornerback for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He previously played for Long Beach City College and the Washington Huskies.
Early life and high school.
Dixon attended La Mirada High School in La Mirada, California. He held offers from schools such as Oregon State and Wyoming, where he initially decided to commit to play college football for the Oregon State Beavers, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dixon decided to commit to play football at JUCO school Long Beach City College.
College career.
Long Beach City College.
In two seasons at Long Beach City College in 2021 and 2022, Dixon notched 76 tackles, five interceptions, and a touchdown.
Washington.
Dixon committed to play Division I college football for the Washington Huskies. In 2023, he appeared in 14 games with one start for the Huskies, where he totaled 26 tackles, six pass deflections, and an interception. Heading into the 2024 season, Dixon earned a starting spot in the Huskies secondary. In the 2024 regular-season finale, he notched a team-high eight tackles and a pass deflection versus Oregon.
North Carolina.
On January 5, 2025, Dixon entered the transfer portal. He eventually joined the North Carolina Tar Heels under legendary head coach Bill Belichick, remaining with his defensive coordinator Stephen Belichick, who also joined North Carolina.