 In the 2008 NFL Draft, Dixon was taken in the fifth round with the 156th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers.It was speculated that he could be used in the manner that the Steelers used Antwaan Randle-El, who was a college quarterback that turned into an NFL wide receiver.Dixon passed for a combined 12-for-24 in passing attempts in two 2008 preseason games, in addition, he ran for a 47-yard touchdown against the Buffalo Bills.