1. Louis Anthony Nix III was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League.
19 Facts About Louis Nix
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Louis Nix played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
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Louis Nix recorded 50 tackles and 10 sacks as senior in 2009, and was named an all-First Coast pick as defensive lineman by the Florida Times-Union of Jacksonville.
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Louis Nix was selected to play in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game in St Petersburg, Florida.
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Louis Nix accepted a scholarship offer from Notre Dame over offers from Miami, Florida State and Florida.
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In 2012, Louis Nix started 11 out of 13 games, recording 50 tackles, including seven and a half for a loss, and two sacks.
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On December 17,2012, Louis Nix announced that he would resume his college tenure for his senior season.
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In 2013, Louis Nix started the first 7 games of the season, before sitting out games against the Air Force and Navy as he was dealing with knee tendonitis.
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Louis Nix returned the following week in a game against Pittsburgh.
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Louis Nix finished his senior season with 27 tackles, including two for loss.
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On December 6,2013, Louis Nix signed with agents Todd France and Brian Ayrault.
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Louis Nix was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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Louis Nix underwent a second knee surgery during the off-season and missed workouts as well as most of training camp.
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Louis Nix was unable to play any games during his time with Houston.
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Louis Nix was released by the Texans on September 4,2015.
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On September 6,2015, Louis Nix was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.
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On September 9,2015, Louis Nix was re-signed by the Giants.
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Louis Nix was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on October 25,2016.
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On December 8,2020, Louis Nix was shot during an armed robbery at a Jacksonville gas station while he was putting air in his car tires.