Taurean Nixon

Taurean Nixon

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Nixon with the Denver Broncos
No. 39 Denver Broncos
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1991-02-07) 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: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Taurean Ellis Nixon (born February 7, 1991) is a cornerback for the Denver Broncos. He was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round of 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane University.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

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.

References

  1. ↑ DeChant, David (May 2, 2015). "Broncos make three straight picks in 7th". DenverBroncos.com.
  2. ↑ "Sambrailo and seventh-round picks sign their deals". DenverBroncos.com. May 15, 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  3. ↑ "Jordan Taylor, Taurean Nixon, Zaire Anderson make Broncos' practice squad". www.denverpost.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  4. ↑ "Broncos promote Taurean Nixon, move Omar Bolden to injured reserve". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.

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