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Season reference · 2020–2026
Year by year
Season statistics: TBD.
01 / Biography
Life and background
San Diego and UCLA
Daxton grew up in a stable, supportive San Diego home with football central to family life. UCLA was his dream school close to home.
Cornerback in the Rams dynasty
The Rams selected Daxton eleventh overall in 2020. He combined physical press coverage with aggressive interception hunting and was a core defensive contributor to the early dynasty.
Leaving the game
Daxton stopped playing after 2026 because he had lost his passion for it. He turned toward family, hobbies and private life.
Community and interests
Daxton mentored players, ran football camps and took part in charity work and local community programs. He was single with no children. His interests included golf and recreational sports, alongside gaming, music and creative interests.
Additional biographical details
End status: Alive · age 101.
The Blizzard Bowl · 2023 playoffs
In the Blizzard Bowl on January 15, 2024, Roads forced and recovered Jalen Hurts’ fumble on a quarterback sneak from the Rams’ 1-yard line with 20 seconds remaining. The turnover preserved Los Angeles’ 21–16 Wild Card victory over Philadelphia. He received credit for both the forced fumble and recovery.
02 / Career & Football Identity
The player and the résumé
Roads was a core defensive contributor to the early Rams dynasty.
03 / Personality
The person behind the record
Daxton was confident, outspoken and competitive, but also funny, outgoing and relaxed away from the field.
04 / Relationships
People in the record
05 / Legacy & Analysis