Tre Nixon

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] After his senior season Nixon was on the Fred Biletnikoff Award Watch List.

Tre Nixon
No. 87 – New England Patriots
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-26) January 26, 1998
Viera, Florida
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 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
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Honorable Mention Team All-AAC (2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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
  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. "NFL Draft results 2021: Patriots select UCF wide receiver Tre Nixon with the 242nd overall pick". Pats Pulpit. SB Nation. May 1, 2021.
  5. "Minor NFL Transactions: 5/11/21".
  6. "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.
  7. "Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.
  8. "Patriots sign six players to future contracts". Patriots.com. January 17, 2022.


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