Daviyon Nixon
Career Summary
Iowa background; defensive lineman
Daviyon Nixon played college football at Iowa. His NFL entry year is recorded as 2021, and the 2024 historical roster lists his position as defensive lineman.
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Path to the NFL
2021 NFL Draft: round 5, pick 158
The Carolina Panthers selected Daviyon Nixon in round 5 of the 2021 NFL Draft with overall pick No. 158. The draft record lists his college as Iowa.
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Sources for this section
- github.com — nflverse historical 2021 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2022 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2024 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- www.pro-football-reference.com — Pro Football Reference 2021 draft table (saved local copy)
NFL Career
Historical NFL roster record through 2024
Daviyon Nixon's historical NFL roster entries include Carolina Panthers (2021); Seattle Seahawks (2022); Miami Dolphins (2024). These entries describe dated roster statuses rather than a count of regular-season appearances.
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