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CFL.ca Staff VANCOUVER — The BC Lions announced on Wednesday the signing of American defensive back Johnny Dixon to the training camp roster. Dixon (six-foot, 185 lbs), appeared in 22 games at South Carolina from 2019-20, before moving to Penn State for his final three college seasons. RELATED » MMQB: Answering some East Division questions » MMQB: Answering some West Division questions » 5 intriguing stories about Invitational Combine invitees » View the 2025 schedule here! » Subscribe to the CFL’s newsletter for exclusive offers and league updates With the Nittany Lions, Dixon registered 86 total tackles (49 solo, 37 assisted), ten tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, 13 pass breakups, three interceptions and a pair of forced fumbles in 37 games. The defensive back also helped Penn State take down Utah in the Rose Bowl in January 2023. Later that year, he earned third-team All-Big Ten honours from coaches and an honourable mention from the media along with an invite to the Senior Bowl in early 2024. Get all the top stories from across the league delivered to your inbox.
