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Thaddeus 
Dixon

CB
#1
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UNC Tar Heels
6'1"
185lbs
RS Sr.
Draft Eligibility:
2026
Overall Grade '25
65.2
564th/897 - CBs
Snap Count '25
397
619th/2429 - CBs
Interceptions '25
0
500th/897 - CBs
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Thaddeus
Dixon
CB
#1
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UNC Tar Heels
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 4/3/2026
Thaddeus Dixon is a cornerback for the North Carolina Tar Heels who earned a 65.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 564th among 897 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 65.5 ranked 525th among 897 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 64.8 ranked 551st at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Dixon broke up 5 passes in coverage. He allowed a 105.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 16 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 17 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
North Carolina Tar Heels
2025 - Present
Washington Huskies
2023 - 2024
Connecticut Huskies
2022

PFF Grades

2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
65.2
AVG
564th/897 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
65.5
AVG
525th/897 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
63.8
AVG
259th/897 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
64.8
AVG
551st/897 CBs

Highest Graded Games

@INUN
84
Week 9, 2024
vsWAST
83.3
Week 3, 2024
vsTXCU
71.3
Week 1, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

vsUTUN
38.7
Week 11, 2023
vsORUN
41.3
Week 7, 2023
vsNCDU
43
Week 13, 2025

Grades by Game

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Season Stats

2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
17
699th/897 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
500th/897 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
2
150th/897 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
16
628th/897 CBs

Defense

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Rank
699
th
Solo Tackles
17
484
th
Assists
4
219
th
Forced Fumbles
0
631
st
Stops
5
172
nd
Sacks
0
251
st
Missed Tackles
4
500
th
Interceptions
0
229
th
Passer Rating Allowed
105.3
191
st
Yards per Reception Allowed
15.3
150
th
Total Pressures
2
181
st
PBUs
5
628
th
Receptions Allowed
16

Snaps

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Rank
619
th
Total Snaps
397
565
th
Run Defense Snaps
186
615
th
Pass Rush Snaps
2
635
th
Coverage Snaps
209