Gerald Dixon was drafted No. 78 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1992 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 136 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 136
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3124th at South Carolina
The pick
How Gerald Dixon came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
136 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 136
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3124th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 619% of career value
- Final season
- 20019 years after the draft
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Gerald Dixon.
North Carolina
Vanderbilt
Ole Miss
Tennessee
South Carolina in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ernest Jones
LB · LAR · 2021
South Carolina
#167
Corey Miller
LB · NYG · 1991
South Carolina
#130
Darren Hambrick
LB · DAL · 1998
South Carolina
#150
Jasper Brinkley
LB · MIN · 2009
South Carolina
#49
Demetrius Knight
LB · CIN · 2025
South Carolina
#124
Eric Norwood
LB · CAR · 2010
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gerald Dixon in the 1992 NFL Draft
Gerald Dixon is a Linebacker out of South Carolina selected No. 78 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1992 NFL Draft. 136 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Gerald Dixon drafted?
Gerald Dixon was selected No. 78 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/gerald-dixon.
What college did Gerald Dixon play for?
Gerald Dixon played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Gerald Dixon's NFL career turn out?
136 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/gerald-dixon.