University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics

Von Mixon Jr. was a wide receiver at UAM in both the 2004 and 2005 seasons and was a 2-year letterman. During his first year as a Weevil, Mixon made a name for himself when he earned All-American honors from D. His career-defining game was against Delta State in 2004 when he recorded 10 receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns, his performance in this game led him to break the school record of most receiving yards in a season at 1,245 yards, a record that still stands today.

National, Regional, and Conference Recognitions:

• 2004 D2football.com 2nd-Team All-American
• 2004 First-Team All-Gulf South Conference
• 2004 Daktronics All-South Region
• 2004 First-Team Football Gazette All-Region

• Most receiving yards in a season (1,245)
• Most receptions in a single season by a junior (66)