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Tre Nixon
	Nixon with the UCF Knights
No. 82 – New England Patriots
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	January 26, 1998 (age 26); Viera, Florida
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:	Viera; (Viera, FL)
College:	Ole Miss (2016–2017); UCF (2018–2020);
NFL draft:	2021 / round: 7 / pick: 242
Career history
	New England Patriots (2021–present)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Practice squad
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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Tre Nixon (born January 26, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss and UCF.^[1]^[2]

He was chosen by long time Patriots director of football research Ernie Adams.^[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in (1.83 m)	187 lb (85 kg)	31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m)	9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m)	4.44 s	1.57 s	2.51 s	4.25 s	6.81 s	35.5 in (0.90 m)	10 ft 5 in (3.18 m)	18 reps
All values from Pro Day^[4]

Nixon was drafted in the seventh round, 242nd overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.^[5] On May 11, 2021, Nixon officially signed with the Patriots.^[6] Nixon chose to wear 87 making him the first player since Rob Gronkowski to wear the number. He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad.^[7]^[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on January 17, 2022.^[9]

Nixon switched from 87 to 82 for the 2022 season. On August 30, 2022, Nixon was waived by the Patriots and signed to the practice squad the next day.^[10]^[11]

References

^ "Former Viera star WR Tre Nixon transferring from Ole Miss to UCF". orlandosentinel.com.
^ Murschel, Matt. "Former UCF receiver Tre Nixon showcases perseverance heading into 2021 NFL Draft". orlandosentinel.com.
^ Buchmasser, Bernd (May 3, 2021). "Patriots rookie Tre Nixon reacts to getting hand-picked by Ernie Adams". Pats Pulpit.
^ "2021 Draft Scout Tre Nixon, Central Florida NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
^ "NFL Draft results 2021: Patriots select UCF wide receiver Tre Nixon with the 242nd overall pick". Pats Pulpit. SB Nation. May 1, 2021.
^ "Minor NFL Transactions: 5/11/21".
^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City". Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.
^ "Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.
^ "Patriots sign six players to future contracts". Patriots.com. January 17, 2022.
^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 30, 2022.
^ "Patriots Sign 15 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. August 31, 2022.

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[1] "Former Viera star WR Tre Nixon transferring from Ole Miss to UCF". orlandosentinel.com.

[2] Murschel, Matt. "Former UCF receiver Tre Nixon showcases perseverance heading into 2021 NFL Draft". orlandosentinel.com.

[3] Buchmasser, Bernd (May 3, 2021). "Patriots rookie Tre Nixon reacts to getting hand-picked by Ernie Adams". Pats Pulpit.

[4] "2021 Draft Scout Tre Nixon, Central Florida NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.

[5] "NFL Draft results 2021: Patriots select UCF wide receiver Tre Nixon with the 242nd overall pick". Pats Pulpit. SB Nation. May 1, 2021.

[6] "Minor NFL Transactions: 5/11/21".

[7] "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City". Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.

[8] "Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.

[9] "Patriots sign six players to future contracts". Patriots.com. January 17, 2022.

[10] "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 30, 2022.

[11] "Patriots Sign 15 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. August 31, 2022.

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-Nixon was drafted in the seventh round, 242nd overall, of the [[2021 NFL Draft]] by the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|title=NFL Draft results 2021: Patriots select UCF wide receiver Tre Nixon with the 242nd overall pick|url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2021/5/1/22414682/nfl-draft-results-2021-patriots-pick-ucf-wide-receiver-tre-nixon|work=Pats Pulpit|publisher=SB Nation|date=May 1, 2021}}</ref> On May 11, 2021, Nixon officially signed with the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/minor-nfl-transactions-51121|title = Minor NFL Transactions: 5/11/21}}</ref> Nixon chose to wear 87 making the first player since Rob Gronkowski to wear the number. He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-roster-moves-to-reach-53-man-roster-limit-acquire-ol-yasir-durant-|website=Patriots.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-12-players-to-the-practice-squad|website=Patriots.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on January 17, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots sign six players to future contracts|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-six-players-to-future-contracts|website=Patriots.com|date=January 17, 2022}}</ref>
+Nixon was drafted in the seventh round, 242nd overall, of the [[2021 NFL Draft]] by the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|title=NFL Draft results 2021: Patriots select UCF wide receiver Tre Nixon with the 242nd overall pick|url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2021/5/1/22414682/nfl-draft-results-2021-patriots-pick-ucf-wide-receiver-tre-nixon|work=Pats Pulpit|publisher=SB Nation|date=May 1, 2021}}</ref> On May 11, 2021, Nixon officially signed with the Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/minor-nfl-transactions-51121|title = Minor NFL Transactions: 5/11/21}}</ref> Nixon chose to wear 87 making him the first player since Rob Gronkowski to wear the number. He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-roster-moves-to-reach-53-man-roster-limit-acquire-ol-yasir-durant-|website=Patriots.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-12-players-to-the-practice-squad|website=Patriots.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on January 17, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots sign six players to future contracts|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-six-players-to-future-contracts|website=Patriots.com|date=January 17, 2022}}</ref>
-On August 30, 2022, Nixon was waived by the Patriots and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-roster-moves-to-reach-53-man-roster-limit|website=Patriots.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign 15 Players to the Practice Squad|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-15-players-to-the-practice-squad|website=Patriots.com|date=August 31, 2022}}</ref>
+Nixon switched from 87 to 82 for the 2022 season. On August 30, 2022, Nixon was waived by the Patriots and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-roster-moves-to-reach-53-man-roster-limit|website=Patriots.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign 15 Players to the Practice Squad|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-15-players-to-the-practice-squad|website=Patriots.com|date=August 31, 2022}}</ref>
 ==References==

v t e New England Patriots roster
Active	0 Christian Gonzalez 1 Ja'Lynn Polk 3 Demario Douglas 4 Antonio Gibson 5 Jabrill Peppers 6 Javon Baker 7 Jacoby Brissett 9 Kayshon Boutte 10 Drake Maye 13 Joey Slye 15 Marte Mapu 16 Sione Takitaki 17 Bryce Baringer 19 Joe Milton 21 Jaylinn Hawkins 23 Kyle Dugger 24 Dell Pettus 25 Marcus Jones 27 Marcellas Dial 28 Alex Austin 29 Isaiah Bolden 31 Jonathan Jones 33 Anfernee Jennings 38 Rhamondre Stevenson 39 JaMycal Hasty 41 Brenden Schooler 48 Jahlani Tavai 49 Joe Cardona 53 Christian Elliss 55 Yannick Ngakoue 59 Vederian Lowe 61 Lester Cotton 62 Sidy Sow 64 Layden Robinson 65 Tyrese Robinson 68 Lecitus Smith 69 Cole Strange 71 Michael Onwenu 75 Demontrey Jacobs 77 Ben Brown 81 Austin Hooper 84 Kendrick Bourne 85 Hunter Henry 88 Jaheim Bell 90 Christian Barmore 91 Deatrich Wise Jr. 92 Davon Godchaux 95 Daniel Ekuale 96 Eric Johnson 97 Titus Leo 98 Jeremiah Pharms Jr. 99 Keion White
Practice squad	11 John Parker Romo 26 Terrell Jennings 30 D. J. James 34 Mark Perry 35 Miles Battle 36 Kevin Harris 45 Monty Rice 47 Andrew Parker Jr. 54 Truman Jones 58 Marcus Harris 63 Liam Fornadel 66 Jotham Russell (Int.) 76 Caleb Jones 80 Braylon Sanders 83 John Jiles 86 Mitchell Wilcox 87 Jack Westover
Reserve lists	8 Ja'Whaun Bentley (IR) 52 Curtis Jacobs (IR) 60 David Andrews (IR) 67 Jake Andrews (IR) 70 Caedan Wallace (IR) 77 Chukwuma Okorafor (Left squad) 82 JaQuae Jackson (IR) 93 Oshane Ximines (IR) 94 Jaquelin Roy (IR)