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#9 Punter

Riley Dixon

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Height / Weight
6'4" / 221 lbs
Born
August 24, 1993 (32)
College
NFL Draft
2016: Rd. 7, No. 228 (DEN)
NFL Career
11th Season
SEASON STATS 2025
PUNTS
63
AVG
44.7
-2.0
LNG
62
-3.0
IN20
29
PLAYER INFO
Full Name: Riley Dixon

Background and Early Career

Riley Dixon was born on August 24, 1993, in Oneida, New York. Standing at 6'4" and weighing 221 pounds, Dixon attended Syracuse University where he played college football as a punter. His impressive performance in college earned him a spot in the NFL Draft.

Playing Style and Strengths

Riley Dixon is known for his powerful leg and precision punting. He's adept at pinning opponents deep in their own territory, a crucial skill in field position battles. Dixon's hang time and directional kicking are standout attributes, making him a reliable asset in special teams.

Notable Achievements

Dixon was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Throughout his career, he's consistently ranked among the league's top punters in net average and inside-the-20 punts. His contributions have been pivotal in several key games, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.

Career stats
Season
Team
PUNTS
AVG
LNG
YDS
TB
TB%
IN20
IN20%
2025
63 44.7 62 2,815 4 6.35 29 46.03
2024
77 46.7 65 3,597 5 6.49 33 42.86
2023
79 46.3 68 3,659 6 7.59 27 34.18
2022
65 48.4 65 3,148 2 3.08 16 24.62
2021
74 44.4 63 3,283 6 8.11 24 32.43
2020
65 44.8 71 2,911 6 9.23 28 43.08
2019
69 46.1 62 3,178 2 2.90 29 42.03
2018
71 45.4 60 3,226 4 5.63 20 28.17
2017
73 45.6 60 3,331 3 4.11 23 31.51
2016
89 45.7 68 4,068 6 6.74 28 31.46

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