Antron Dillon
{{Short description|American football player (born 1985)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL player
| name = Antron Dillon
| image = Antron_Dillon.jpg
| caption = Dillon in 2017
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Defensive lineman
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|6|7}}
| birth_place = Hammond, Louisiana, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 300
| high_school = Independence (LA)
| college = North Alabama
| undraftedyear = 2011
| pastteams =
- Arizona Rattlers ({{AFL Year|2012|2013}})
- Portland Thunder ({{AFL Year|2014}})
- Los Angeles KISS ({{AFL Year|2015}})
- Jacksonville Sharks ({{AFL Year|2016}})
- Tampa Bay Storm ({{AFL Year|2017}})
- Atlantic City Blackjacks ({{AFL Year|2019}})
| status =
| highlights =
| aflstatlabel1 = Tackles
| aflstatvalue1 = 93.5
| aflstatlabel2 = Sacks
| aflstatvalue2 = 25.5
| aflstatlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| aflstatvalue3 = 3
| afl = 12114
}}
Antron Dwayne Dillon (born June 7, 1985) is a former American football defensive lineman. He played college football at the University of North Alabama and attended Independence High School in Independence, Louisiana. He has also been a member of the Arizona Rattlers, Portland Thunder, Los Angeles KISS, Jacksonville Sharks and Tampa Bay Storm.
Early life
Dillon attended Independence High School.
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{{College athlete recruit entry
| recruit = Antron Dillon
| position = LB
| hometown = Independence, Louisiana
| highschool = Independence High School
| feet = 6
| inches = 5
| weight = 210
| 40 =
| commitdate = January 3, 2003
| scout stars = 3
| rivals stars = 2
| 247 stars = 3
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| espn grade =
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{{College athlete recruit end
| 40 =
| year = 2003
| rivals ref title = Vanderbilt Football Commitment List
| scout ref title = Vanderbilt College Football Recruiting Commits
| espn ref title = ESPN
| rivals school = vanderbilt
| scout s = vanderbilt
| espn schoolid =
| scout overall = 89 (LB)
| rivals overall = -- (LB), -- (LA)
| espn overall =
| accessdate = April 19, 2017
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College career
In January 2003, Dillon committed to play football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.{{cite web |url=https://vanderbilt.rivals.com/news/antron-dillon-commits-to-vanderbilt?preview=true |title=Antron Dillon Commits to Vanderbilt |author=Chris Lee |date=January 3, 2003 |publisher=Yahoo! |work=www.vanderbilt.rivals.com |access-date=April 19, 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.hammondstar.com/area-produces-college-signees/article_dea8dcab-0fe5-57fc-b669-0982b588f76f.html |title=Area produces 19 college signees |date=February 6, 2003 |author=John Lenz |publisher=BLOX Content Management System |work=www.hammondstar.com |access-date=April 19, 2017 }}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 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
=Arizona Rattlers=
In October 2012, Dillon was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers on a two-year deal.{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=10627 |title=Antron Dillon and Draylen Ross have been assigned to the Arizona Ratttlers |date=October 22, 2012 |publisher=ArenaFan |work=www.arenafan.com |access-date=April 19, 2017}} Dillon helped the Rattlers to two ArenaBowl championships in 2013 and 2014.
=Portland Thunder=
Dillon was assigned to the Portland Thunder during the 2013 Expansion Draft.{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/portland-adds-nine-through-expansion-draft/n-4719003 |title=Portland Adds Nine Through Expansion Draft |date=December 21, 2013 |publisher=OurSports Central |work=www.oursportscentral.com |access-date=April 19, 2017}}
=Los Angeles KISS=
In February 2015, Dillon was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS.{{cite web |url=http://www.lakissfootball.com/kiss-pick-up-pass-rusher/ |title=KISS Pick Up Pass Rusher |date=February 13, 2015 |publisher=Los Angeles KISS |work=www.lakissfootball.com |access-date=April 19, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801160330/http://www.lakissfootball.com/kiss-pick-up-pass-rusher/ |archive-date=August 1, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
=Jacksonville Sharks=
In March 2016, Dillon was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.{{cite web |url=http://www.jaxsharks.com/news/?article_id=1031 |title=Sharks Add Two Veteran ArenaBowl Champions |date=March 10, 2016 |publisher=Jacksonville Sharks |work=www.jaxsharks.com |access-date=April 19, 2017 |archive-date=April 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420234948/http://www.jaxsharks.com/news/?article_id=1031 |url-status=dead }}
=Tampa Bay Storm=
On January 12, 2017, Dillon was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm.{{cite web |url=http://www.tampabaystorm.com/news/detail/ings-returns-dillon-joins-the-team |title=Ings Returns, Dillon Joins The Team |date=January 13, 2017 |publisher=Tampa Bay Storm |work=www.tampabaystorm.com |access-date=April 19, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420144504/http://www.tampabaystorm.com/news/detail/ings-returns-dillon-joins-the-team |archive-date=April 20, 2017 |url-status=dead }} The Storm folded in December 2017.{{cite web |url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/lightning/2017/12/21/tampa-bay-storm-suspending-operations/ |title=Tampa Bay Storm suspending operations |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=December 21, 2017}}
=Florida Tarpons=
Dillon signed with the Florida Tarpons of the American Arena League on January 22, 2018.
=Atlantic City Blackjacks=
On March 18, 2019, Dillon was assigned to the Atlantic City Blackjacks.
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20051124225421/http://www.vanderbilt.edu/commodores/football/Players/recruits/dillon-antron.htm Vanderbilt Commodores bio]
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{{ArenaBowl XXV}}
{{ArenaBowl XXVI}}
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Category:Players of American football from Louisiana
Category:Sportspeople from Hammond, Louisiana
Category:American football defensive linemen
Category:Vanderbilt Commodores football players
Category:Southwest Mississippi Bears football players
Category:North Alabama Lions football players
Category:Arizona Rattlers players
Category:Portland Thunder players
Category:Los Angeles Kiss players
Category:Jacksonville Sharks players
Category:Tampa Bay Storm players