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Former Ohio State WR Johnnie Dixon signs free agent NFL contract

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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Former Ohio State receiver Johnnie Dixon is going to get the opportunity to prove he belongs in the NFL.

While Dixon wasn’t one of the nine Buckeyes selected during the 2019 NFL Draft, he did sign a free agent NFL contract over the weekend. The former Ohio State wide receiver will be headed to Houston to get a shot with the Texans.

Dixon has been a consistent contributor in Ohio State’s offense over the last two seasons, totaling 60 catches for more than 1,000 yards in his final two years in Columbus.

Last season, Dixon enjoyed the best production of his career, totaling 42 receptions for 669 yards and eight touchdowns. He leaves Ohio State with 1,146 receiving yards and 16 touchdown grabs.

Now, Dixon heads to Houston to try and carve out a roster spot for himself in the NFL.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB