Table of Biography
Daviyon Nixon is a defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Daviyon Nixon previously played college football at Iowa Western and was drafted in the fifth round (158th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Panthers.
Early Life
Daviyon Nixon was born on December 13, 1998, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and grew up there. He is 23 years old. He was a basketball and football player at Indian Trail High School and Academy.
Professional Life
Nixon was named Defensive Player of the Year, Defensive Lineman of the Year, and First-Team All-Big Ten in 2020. (2020).
He had five sacks and nine tackles for loss in his freshman season at Iowa Western. Likewise, he redshirted his first season at Iowa after being qualified to play Division I football.
He appeared in all 13 Hawkeye games that season, finishing with 29 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks. He’s known for his disruptive playmaking and outstanding technical skills, and he excels in the run game as well as as a pass rusher.
Daviyon at a match (Source: Bleacher Report)
Net worth 2023
Nixon, as a rookie, is expected to earn at least half a million dollars if he makes the roster. That works out to around $11,000 per week. And if his contract isn’t guaranteed (due to his selection in the fifth round), he is guaranteed a signing bonus of at least $200,000.
Newcomers picked in the fourth through seventh rounds are also paid well. Their four-year contract is expected to have a net worth of just over $3 million. The fifth-round pay scale ranges from $600,000 to $700,000.Despite his popularity and fame, he has not received any brand endorsement deals as of now. However, it is possible that in the near future, he might start to endorse brands.
Daviyon Nixon – Personal life
“I woke up next to a Carolina Panther this morning Daviyon Nixon,” Lyric Ver, a Kenosha resident, wrote on Facebook on May 3, 2021. Nixon’s followers have assumed that the defensive tackle is in a relationship because of the squared heart emoji.
This isn’t the first time their friendship has been validated. Since the NFL rookie’s pre-draft days, Ver has been by his side. She also posted it on Facebook to congratulate her boyfriend on his NFL debut. Nixon didn’t appear on Ver’s page until November 22, 2020, so it’s unclear when the couple began dating.
On this day, she officially declared her love for the football player by uploading a video and captioning it, “In case all missed it, Daviyon Nixon, for the touchdown, proud girlfriend moment,” on Instagram.
Nixon’s supporters first heard him use the term “girlfriend” on National Girlfriend Day in 2020. “Been to hell and back with this one, happy national girlfriend day baby girl,” the DT wrote, wishing Vera a happy day.
Daviyon Nixon – Body measurements
Daviyon Nixon stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches and weighs around 313 lbs. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.
His Instagram account @daviyonnixon2 has gained more than 7,589 followers.