Hanford Dixon was drafted No. 22 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 131
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 702nd at Southern Mississippi
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Hanford Dixon came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
- Southern Mississippi
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
- Games played
- 131
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 702nd among Southern Mississippi picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 70100% of career value
- Final season
- 19898 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Hanford Dixon.
Pittsburgh · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas Tech
Washington
Auburn · 4× Pro Bowl
Southern Mississippi in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Southern Mississippi
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hanford Dixon in the 1981 NFL Draft
Hanford Dixon is a Defensive back out of Southern Mississippi selected No. 22 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft. 131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value Southern Mississippi has produced 58 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Hanford Dixon drafted?
Hanford Dixon was selected No. 22 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/hanford-dixon.
What college did Hanford Dixon play for?
Hanford Dixon played college football at Southern Mississippi. See every Southern Mississippi draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southernmississippi.
How did Hanford Dixon's NFL career turn out?
131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/hanford-dixon.