Taurean Nixon
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Nixon with the Denver Broncos | |||
| No. 39 Denver Broncos | |||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | February 7, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth: | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Southern University Lab HS | ||
| College: | Tulane | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 251 | ||
| Career history | |||
| Roster status: | Practice squad | ||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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Taurean Ellis Nixon (born February 7, 1991) is an American football cornerback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round of 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane University.
Professional career
The Denver Broncos selected Nixon with the 251st overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft.[1] On May 15, 2015, Nixon signed a four-year contract.[2] On September 6, 2015, Nixon was signed to the practice squad.[3] On January 19, 2016, Nixon was promoted to the active roster.[4] Nixon won Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos after they beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10.
On September 3, 2016, Nixon was waived by the Broncos and was signed to their practice squad the next day.[5][6] He was promoted to the active roster on November 5, 2016.[7] He was waived by the Broncos on November 21, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[8]
References
- ↑ DeChant, David (May 2, 2015). "Broncos make three straight picks in 7th". DenverBroncos.com.
- ↑ "Sambrailo and seventh-round picks sign their deals". DenverBroncos.com. May 15, 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
- ↑ "Jordan Taylor, Taurean Nixon, Zaire Anderson make Broncos' practice squad". www.denverpost.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "Broncos promote Taurean Nixon, move Omar Bolden to injured reserve". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ Mason, Andrew. "Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline". DenverBroncos.com.
- ↑ Swanson, Ben. "Broncos add eight to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
- ↑ Mason, Andrew (November 5, 2016). "Broncos promote Taurean Nixon to 53-man roster". DenverBroncos.com.
- ↑ DiLalla, Aric (November 21, 2016). "Broncos sign WR Marlon Brown, waive CB Taurean Nixon". DenverBroncos.com.