2021 NFL Draft Profile – Daviyon Nixon

DT – Iowa – #54 – 6021 – 305lbs

BIG MAN PICK SIX@DaviyonNixon shows off some moves and takes it to the house for @HawkeyeFootball 💪 pic.twitter.com/k4VIOujFwL

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 21, 2020

QUICK HITS:

• Struggles with his hands in pass rush
• Shows glimpses of a solid swim move
• He has great ability to defeat double teams in run defense
• He’s extremely hard to move around
• Nixon occasionally presents a high pad level
• He can bull rush quite well, uses his lower body strength to his advantage
• Great field awareness especially when rushing the passer
• 22 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception in 2020
• 1st round grade

Games Watched: vs. Nebraska, vs. Minnesota, vs. Michigan State

Background: Born 12/13/98. He is a criminal justice major. Nixon’s parents are Danielle and Rodney Nixon and Chwanda and Kacey Frierson-Nixon. His high school coach was Mike McKay. (Iowa Football)

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