Daviyon Nixon
Daviyon Nixon  DT  Iowa | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Daviyon Nixon
Height
6-3
Weight
305
College
Iowa
Position
DT
Class
Junior
Home town
Kenosha
89.0/100
Player Rating
5
PositionRank (DL)
5.15
FortyYD Time
Sacks
5.5
Fumbles Forced
1
Tackles
45
Sol tackles
22
Daviyon Nixon Prospect Overview
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Daviyon Nixon DT Iowa | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Daviyon Nixon DT Iowa
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH
Last Updated: 02/10/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 5.15 seconds (40%*)
Age: 26.0 DOB: 12/13/1998
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (48%*) Weight: 305 (47%*)
Forty: 5.15 (O) (40%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH
Last Updated: 02/10/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 5.15 seconds (40%*)
Age: 26.0 DOB: 12/13/1998
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (48%*) Weight: 305 (47%*)
Forty: 5.15 (O) (40%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 89.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
80%
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Tackling:
74%
Pass Rush:
72%
Run Defense:
72%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 1st - Mid
Overall Rank: #24 Position rank: #5
College Games: 21 College Snaps: 844
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 79/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 86 Stars 247 RATING: 86/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
Carolina Panthers Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 158 (CAR)

Nixon is a powerful presence on the line. He has had a really impressive season (being a finalist for both the Outland Trophy and Bronco Nagurski Trophy).  As noted in his summary for the Bronco Nagurski trophy, he is a playmaker tucked in the middle of Iowa's line that has had to battle to through consistent double-teams and nevertheless managed to put together an impressive tally of 45 tackles and 5.5 sacks for the season - and teams will know that there is much more to come from this player.

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How other scouting services rate Daviyon Nixon (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
55.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
9.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.