North Carolina A&T

Should add some depth to the Aggies defensive line … Comes from a strong high school program in Kinston, N.C. … Brings strong academics as a student-athlete, earning National Technical Honor Society as a senior … Also made the Principal’s List and was a Valhalla Recipient.

High School: Played three years of high school varsity football at Kinston High School under head coach Ryan Gieselman … Named defensive player of the year after compiling 87 tackles, including seven for loss … Also had seven quarterback hurries and three fumble recoveries … Also earned all-conference honors and the Coach’s Award … Also played basketball in high school.

Personal: Full name is Javen Dixon … His nickname is JD … He is the son of Sirrisa and Meko Simmons and was born on Feb. 6, 2007 … Has five siblings … He is a kinesiology major … Favorite book is “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” … Favorite television show is Stranger Things, and his favorite food is crab legs … His most prized possession is his cologne.