Tre Nixon
_(cropped).jpg) Nixon with the UCF Knights | |
| No. 82 – New England Patriots | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 26, 1998 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 UCF |
| NFL draft: | 2021 / round: 7 / pick: 242 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honorable Mention Team All-AAC (2019) | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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
Nixon was drafted in the seventh round, 242nd overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.[4] On May 11, 2021, Nixon officially signed with the Patriots.[5] He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad.[6][7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on January 17, 2022.[8]
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.
- ^ "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.
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