Domenik Hixon
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| New York Giants — No. 87 | |
| Wide receiver / Return specialist | |
| Date of birth: October 8, 1984 | |
| Place of birth: Neunkirchen am Potzberg | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 182 lb (83 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2007 for the Denver Broncos | |
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| College: Akron | |
| NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 4 / Pick: 130 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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Domenik Hixon (born October 8, 1984 in Neunkirchen am Potzberg, Germany) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Akron.
He was born to an African American father and a German mother.
Hixon has also became recognized as the player Kevin Everett of the Buffalo Bills was attempting to tackle when he suffered a severe neck injury.
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[edit] Early years
Hixon attended Whitehall-Yearling High School in Columbus, Ohio and was a letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. In basketball, he was named Honorable Mention All-State as a point guard.
[edit] College career
Hixon was one of Charlie Frye's passing weapons during his first 3 years at Akron. In the 2005 MAC Championship game he caught Luke Getsy's game winning Hail Mary pass, earning Akron its first MAC Championship in school history.
[edit] NFL career
He played 4 games for the Denver Broncos to start the 2007 season then was released in early October. While on the Broncos, he was involved in the play that almost paralyzed Buffalo tight end Kevin Everett, after Hixon was tackled by him. The New York Giants quickly signed him and soon he took over the main kickoff returning duties. Domenik had 1 reception for 5 yards against the Minnesota Vikings on November 25. He made his mark by returning a kickoff 74 yards for a touchdown in the Giants' 2007 regular season finale against the undefeated New England Patriots. Hixon's touchdown put the Giants ahead 14-10 in the 2nd quarter, but the Giants lost 38-35.
As the main kickoff returner, Hixon returned 10 kickoffs for an average of 25.3 yards during the Giants run to Super Bowl XLII. His returns provided the Giants with good field position and helped propel their offense into the end zone on several occasions. He contributed some key special teams plays and recovered an important fumble in the 4th quarter of the NFC Championship game on January 20 at frigid Lambeau Field. Hixon also recorded 2 special teams tackles in the 2007 playoffs.
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