Daviyon Nixon was born on December 13,1998 and is an American professional football defensive end for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League.
13 Facts About Daviyon Nixon
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Daviyon Nixon was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Daviyon Nixon was named first-team All-Southeast Conference and first-team All-State as a senior.
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Daviyon Nixon committed to play college football at Iowa over an offer from Purdue, but was not admitted after failing to qualify academically.
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Daviyon Nixon began his collegiate career at Iowa Western Community College.
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Daviyon Nixon finished his freshman season with five sacks and nine tackles for loss and was named second-team All-Iowa Community College Athletic Conference.
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Daviyon Nixon was named first-team All-Big Ten Conference, as well as the Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Lineman of the Year.
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Daviyon Nixon was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round, 158th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Daviyon Nixon signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13,2021.
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Daviyon Nixon was waived on September 5,2022 and re-signed to the practice squad.
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On December 21,2022, Daviyon Nixon signed with the Seattle Seahawks, but was waived six days later.
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On March 7,2024, Daviyon Nixon signed with the Miami Dolphins.
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On February 10,2025, Daviyon Nixon signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League.