John Nix (American football)

Tackles:	21
Forced fumbles:	2

John Nix
No. 60, 64
Position:	Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born:	November 24, 1976(age 47); Lucedale, Mississippi,U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	313 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school:	George County; (Lucedale, Mississippi)
College:	Southern Mississippi
NFL draft:	2001/ Round: 7 / Pick: 240
Career history
	Dallas Cowboys(2001–2002); San Francisco 49ers(2003)*; Cleveland Browns(2003); Arizona Cardinals(2004); →Amsterdam Admirals(2004); Montreal Alouettes(2005–2006); Las Vegas Gladiators(2007); New York Dragons(2007–2008); Dallas Vigilantes(2010);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Freshman All-American(1997); All-C-USA(2000); All-Freshman team C-USA (1997); AFLAll-Rookie Team (2007);
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	21
Forced fumbles:	2
	Player stats atPFR·ArenaFan.com

John G. Nix(born November 24, 1976) is an American former professionalfootballplayer who was adefensive linemanin theNational Football League(NFL) for theDallas Cowboys,Cleveland BrownsandArizona Cardinals.He also was a member of theAmsterdam AdmiralsinNFL Europe,theMontreal Alouettesof theCanadian Football League(CFL), and played in theArena Football League(AFL). He playedcollege footballat theUniversity of Southern Mississippi.

Early years

Nix attendedGeorge County High School,where as a senior he made 75 tackles, while receiving second-team All-state and district's most valuabledefensive linemanhonors. He was also invited to play in the Mississippi/Alabama High School All-Star Game.

He also practicedtrack,finishing third in the state'sshot putcompetition.

College career

Nix accepted a football scholarship from theUniversity of Southern Mississippi.He became a starter atdefensive tackleas aredshirtfreshman, posted 45 tackles, while helping his team to a 9–3 record and a 41–7 win over theUniversity of Pittsburghin the1997 Liberty Bowl.^[1]

The next year, he started 9 out of 11 games, collecting 47 tackles. As a junior, he was limited throughout the season with a toe injury, making 21 tackles and 2 sacks, while helping his team win theConference USAchampionship with a 9–3 record and a 23–17 win overColorado State Universityin the1999 Liberty Bowl.

As a senior, he registered 33 tackles (7 for loss), 4 sacks, helping the team rank second in the nation in total defense and to win 28–21 overTexas Christian Universityin the2000 Mobile Alabama Bowl.He finished his college career with 146 tackles (65 solo), 9 sacks and 22 tackles for loss.^[2]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Nix was selected by theDallas Cowboysin the seventh round (240th overall) of the2001 NFL Draft.^[3]As a rookie, he was the backup ofdefensive tackle Brandon Nobleand recorded 22 tackles and 2 forced fumbles. He is better known for causing a key fumble that helped the team win 9–7 against theWashington Redskinsin week 5.^[4]

The next year, he played 14 games, finishing with 21 tackles, 9 quarterback pressures and one forced fumble. In2003,with the arrival of new head coachBill Parcells,he was waived on August 25.

San Francisco 49ers

On August 26,2003,he was claimed off waivers by theSan Francisco 49ersand released five days later.

Cleveland Browns

Nix was signed as afree agentby theCleveland Brownson December 23,2003.^[5]He was allocated to theAmsterdam Admiralsof theNFL Europein2004,where he started 10 games atdefensive tackle,while recording 21 tackles and two sacks. He was cut from the Browns on September 5,2004.

Arizona Cardinals

On September 8,2004,he signed as afree agentwith theArizona Cardinals.^[6]He was cut on October 6, after being inactive in 3 games.^[7]

Montreal Alouettes

In2005,he joined theMontreal Alouettesof theCanadian Football League.He began the season as a starter on defense until he injured his shoulder during the eighth game. He played one more season for Montreal, before leaving to join theArena Football Leagueback in theUnited States.

Arena Football League (2007–2010)

In2007,Nix signed with theLas Vegas Gladiatorsand registered 2 tackles and one sack in two games. He was traded to theNew York Dragonson March 13, earningArena Football League(AFL) All-Rookie honors after playing in 15 games, while making 10.5 tackles, 2 tackles-for-loss, 2 sacks (tied for the team lead) and two quarterback pressures.^[8]^[9]In eight games in2008,he recorded 8 tackles and one fumble recovery.

References

^"Southern Miss' McCaleb Named FRESHMAN All-American".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
^"Former Golden Eagle Football Standout John Nix Named To AFL's All-Rookie Team".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
^"2001 NFL Draft Listing".Pro-Football-Reference.com.RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
^"Redskins fumble away win against Cowboys".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
^"Transactions".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
^"Transactions".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
^"Transactions".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
^"New York Dragons Historical Team Transactions".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.
^"Lynch Named To AFL All-Rookie Team".June 27, 2007.RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.

[1] "Southern Miss' McCaleb Named FRESHMAN All-American".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.

[2] "Former Golden Eagle Football Standout John Nix Named To AFL's All-Rookie Team".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.

[3] "2001 NFL Draft Listing".Pro-Football-Reference.com.RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.

[4] "Redskins fumble away win against Cowboys".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.

[5] "Transactions".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.

[6] "Transactions".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.

[7] "Transactions".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.

[8] "New York Dragons Historical Team Transactions".RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.

[9] "Lynch Named To AFL All-Rookie Team".June 27, 2007.RetrievedFebruary 19,2023.

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