Xavier Nixon
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Xavier A. Nixon (born September 17, 1990) is an
Early years
Nixon was born in
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Nixon was listed as the No. 3 offensive tackle prospect in the nation in 2009, behind D. J. Fluker and Mason Walters.[3] Nixon chose Florida over offers from Clemson, Notre Dame, and South Carolina.
College career
Nixon accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer and coach Will Muschamp's Florida Gators football teams from 2009 to 2012. As a true freshman in 2009, he started the season as backup at left tackle. In a game at South Carolina, he made his first career start at left tackle. Nixon was the first freshman to start at left tackle for the Gators since Reggie Green in 1992.[4] He was credited with helping to reduce the number of quarterback sacks by opposing teams.[5]
Professional career
Washington Redskins
Despite his once "sure-thing" status as a likely NFL draft prospect, he was not chosen during the
Indianapolis Colts
The
He was placed on waivers on February 11, 2015.[13]
Second stint with the Redskins
On February 13, 2015, the Washington Redskins were awarded Nixon through a waiver claim.[14] He was waived on May 8.[15]
References
- ^ Jones, Mike (May 7, 2013). "Tackle Xavier Nixon believes he fits perfectly into Redskins' system". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ Volin, Ben (November 20, 2009), "Florida freshman Xavier Nixon starting to make an impact while his military parents enjoy the ride", Palm Beach Post
- ^ "Offensive tackles 2009", Rivals.com, January 15, 2009
- ^ DiRocco, Michael (November 15, 2009), "Freshman offensive lineman Nixon makes his first start", Florida Times-Union
- ^ DiRocco, Michael (December 2, 2009), "LT Nixon helping Florida cut down on sacks", Florida Times-Union
- ^ "2013 NFL Draft - Xavier Nixon". CNN.
- ^ Jones, Mike (April 28, 2013). "Redskins add collection of undrafted rookies". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ Jones, Mike (August 31, 2013). "Redskins cuts: Tony Pashos, DeJon Gomes, Chase Minnifield among them". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ^ Tandler, Rich (September 1, 2013). "Redskins announce eight-member practice squad". RealRedskins.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
- ^ "Colts bring back TE Weslye Saunders, Xavier Nixon". Houston Chronicle. October 29, 2013.
- ^ "Colts Gameday: Offensive line in flux with Sunday's inactives". Muncie Star Press. December 22, 2013.
- ^ Wilkening, Mike (January 17, 2015). "Colts reserve tackle Xavier Nixon misses team flight, ruled out". NBCSports.com. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ^ Adams, Matt (February 11, 2015). "Colts release safety LaRon Landry, waive two other players". fox59.com. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ Wilkening, Mike (February 13, 2015). "Washington awarded Xavier Nixon on waivers". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
- ^ Jones, Mike (May 8, 2015). "Redskins waive offensive tackle Xavier Nixon". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved May 9, 2015.