Daviyon Nixon is a defensive tackle for the National Football League’s Carolina Panthers. Daviyon Nixon previously attended Iowa Western and was drafted by the Panthers in the fifth round (158th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Daviyon Nixon |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 13 Dec, 1998 |
| Age: | 25 years |
| Horoscope: | Sagittarius |
| Lucky Number: | 7 |
| Lucky Stone: | Turquoise |
| Lucky Color: | Orange |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Leo, Aquarius |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | NFL Player |
| Country: | America |
| Height: | 6 feet 3 inches (1.91m) |
| Marital Status: | in-relation |
| Dating | Lyric Ver |
| Salary | $11,000 |
| Birth Place | Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Education | Indian Trail High School |
Daviyon Nixon Biography
Daviyon Nixon was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on December 13, 1998, and grew up there. He is a 24-year-old man. He attended Indian Trail High School and Academy and was a basketball and football player.
Daviyon Nixon Height and Weight
He is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 313 pounds. He has dark brown eyes and black hair.
Daviyon Nixon Professional Life
Nixon was named 2020 Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and First-Team All-Big Ten (2020).
In his freshman season at Iowa Western, he recorded five sacks and nine tackles for loss. Similarly, after being qualified to play Division I football, he redshirted his first season at Iowa.
That season, he appeared in all 13 Hawkeye games, recording 29 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks. He is well-known for his disruptive playmaking and outstanding technical abilities, and he excels in both the run and pass game.
Daviyon Nixon Net Worth
Nixon is expected to earn at least $500,000 as a rookie if he makes the roster. This equates to approximately $11,000 per week. Additionally, if his contract is not guaranteed (as a result of his fifth-round selection), he is guaranteed a signing bonus of at least $200,000.
Additionally, newcomers selected in the fourth through seventh rounds are compensated well. Their four-year deal is expected to be worth slightly more than $3 million. The pay scale for the fifth round is between $600,000 and $700,000.
Daviyon Nixon Girlfriend, Dating
On May 3, 2021, Lyric Ver, a Kenosha resident, wrote on Facebook, “I actually woke up next to a Carolina Panther this morning Daviyon Nixon.” Because of the squared heart emoji, Nixon’s followers assumed the defensive tackle was in a relationship.
This is far from the first time their friendship has been recognized. Ver has been by the NFL rookie’s side since his pre-draft days. She also shared it on Facebook to express her congratulations on her boyfriend’s NFL debut. Nixon did not appear on Ver’s page until November 22, 2020, so the couple’s dating status is unknown.
On this day, she publicly declared her love for the football player by posting an Instagram video with the caption, “In case you missed it, Daviyon Nixon, for the touchdown, proud girlfriend moment.”
On National Girlfriend Day in 2020, Nixon’s supporters first heard him use the term “girlfriend.” “I’ve been to hell and back with this one, happy national girlfriend day baby girl,” the DT wrote on Vera’s behalf.
