Marcus Dixon enters his first season as defensive line coach with the Denver Broncos in 2022. He was hired by the club on Feb. 17.
Dixon joins the Broncos with four years of coaching experience, including one in the NFL. He spent the 2021 season with the L.A. Rams after working three years (2017-19) for his alma mater, Hampton University.
In 2021, the Rams totaled the sixth-best rushing defense in the league, allowing 103.2 rushing yards per game. The defense accumulated the NFL's third-highest sack total (50) and ranked second in sack yards (367).
In addition to the regular-season success, the Rams' defensive line contributed to the team ranking first in rushing yards per game (60.3) and sacks (12) during the 2022 NFL playoffs. In Super Bowl LVI, the Rams collected seven sacks (43 yds.)—including three by the defensive line—en route to a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
During his time with the Rams, Dixon help coached defensive tackle Aaron Donald to consecutive Pro Football Writers of America All-NFL teams along with back-to-back All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections. Donald also earned Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year honors in Dixon's first season with team.
Prior to the Rams, Dixon coached three years (2017-19) at Hampton University, where he was a four-year starter as a player. He worked as director of player development for all three seasons while serving as defensive ends coach/recruiting coordinator (2019) and defensive line coach (2017-18).
As a player, Dixon logged three seasons with the N.Y. Jets from 2010-12 after originally entering the NFL with the Cowboys in 2008. He played 22 career games, recording 21 tackles (15 solo), 2.5 sacks (14 yds.), one pass defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
A native of Rome, Ga., Dixon is married to wife, Tesa (pronounced: TEE-sa), and the couple has two children Madylin and Rhylee. He was born on Sept. 16, 1984.
Assistant Defensive Line 2021
Defensive Ends/Recruiting Coordinator 2019
Def. Line/Dir. of Player Development 2017-18
