Riley Dixon was drafted No. 228 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 165 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 7 · #228 overall
Riley Dixon Syracuse Draft
Riley Dixon was drafted No. 228 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 165 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #228
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 165
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1831st at Syracuse
The pick
How Riley Dixon came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Punter P
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 221 lbs
- Hometown
- Blossvale, NY
- Pre-draft board
- No. 329 prospect32.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
165 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 165
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1831st among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 950% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
Around pick 228
Who came off the board on either side of Riley Dixon.
Central Arkansas
Vanderbilt
Houston
Western Michigan
Other P picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Riley Dixon in the 2016 NFL Draft
Riley Dixon is a Punter out of Syracuse selected No. 228 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft. 165 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Riley Dixon drafted?
Riley Dixon was selected No. 228 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/riley-dixon.
What college did Riley Dixon play for?
Riley Dixon played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Riley Dixon's NFL career turn out?
165 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/riley-dixon.