Antron Dillon
 Dillon with the Tampa Bay Storm in 2017 | |||||||||
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| Position | Defensive lineman | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Born | June 7, 1985 Hammond, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school | Independence (LA) | ||||||||
| College | North Alabama | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2011: undrafted | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| Awards and highlights | |||||||||
| Career Arena League statistics | |||||||||
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Antron Dwayne Dillon (born June 7, 1985) is an American former professional football defensive lineman who played in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at the University of North Alabama. He was a member of the Arizona Rattlers, Portland Thunder, Los Angeles KISS, Jacksonville Sharks, Tampa Bay Storm, Florida Tarpons, and Atlantic City Blackjacks.
Early life
[edit]Dillon attended Independence High School in Independence, Louisiana.
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Antron Dillon LB |
Independence, Louisiana | Independence High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Jan 3, 2003 | |
Recruit ratings: Scout:  Rivals:  247Sports:
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| Overall recruit ranking: Scout: 89 (LB) Rivals: -- (LB), -- (LA) | ||||||
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College career
[edit]In January 2003, Dillon committed to play football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.[1][2] Dillon transferred to Southwest Mississippi Community College for two seasons, before transferring to North Alabama. Dillon played with the Lions in 2007, then after a two-year gap, played again for the Lions in 2010.
Professional career
[edit]Arizona Rattlers
[edit]In October 2012, Dillon was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers on a two-year deal.[3] Dillon helped the Rattlers to two ArenaBowl championships in 2013 and 2014.
Portland Thunder
[edit]Dillon was assigned to the Portland Thunder during the 2013 Expansion Draft.[4]
Los Angeles KISS
[edit]In February 2015, Dillon was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS.[5]
Jacksonville Sharks
[edit]In March 2016, Dillon was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.[6]
Tampa Bay Storm
[edit]On January 12, 2017, Dillon was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm.[7] The Storm folded in December 2017.[8]
Florida Tarpons
[edit]Dillon signed with the Florida Tarpons of the American Arena League on January 22, 2018.
Atlantic City Blackjacks
[edit]On March 18, 2019, Dillon was assigned to the Atlantic City Blackjacks.
References
[edit]- ^ Chris Lee (January 3, 2003). "Antron Dillon Commits to Vanderbilt". www.vanderbilt.rivals.com. Yahoo!. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ John Lenz (February 6, 2003). "Area produces 19 college signees". www.hammondstar.com. BLOX Content Management System. Retrieved April 19, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Antron Dillon and Draylen Ross have been assigned to the Arizona Ratttlers". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. October 22, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Portland Adds Nine Through Expansion Draft". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. December 21, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "KISS Pick Up Pass Rusher". www.lakissfootball.com. Los Angeles KISS. February 13, 2015. Archived from the original on August 1, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Sharks Add Two Veteran ArenaBowl Champions". www.jaxsharks.com. Jacksonville Sharks. March 10, 2016. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Ings Returns, Dillon Joins The Team". www.tampabaystorm.com. Tampa Bay Storm. January 13, 2017. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Storm suspending operations". Tampa Bay Times. December 21, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Vanderbilt Commodores bio
- Media related to Antron Dillon at Wikimedia Commons
