Jaden Nixon
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Career Summary
Jaden Nixon is a running back from Las Colinas, Texas, who played at Oklahoma State, Western Michigan and UCF before joining Green Bay in 2026.
His college career combined rushing, receiving and return-game production.
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Early Life
Nixon was born in Dallas, Texas.
His parents both competed at Oklahoma State; his father also played football and ran track in the AFL.
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High School
Nixon attended Lone Star High School in Texas.
He rushed for 766 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior and helped the Rangers reach the third round of the Class 5A-I playoffs.
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College Career
Nixon began at Oklahoma State, transferred to Western Michigan in 2024, and finished at UCF in 2025.
He earned first-team All-MAC honors after rushing for 921 yards and 12 touchdowns at Western Michigan. At UCF, he led the team with seven rushing touchdowns and posted 554 rushing yards.
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Path to the NFL
Nixon signed with Green Bay after the 2026 draft.
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NFL Career
Green Bay released Nixon during its final 2026 roster reduction.
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Career Accomplishments
Nixon earned All-Big 12 honorable mention as a kick returner and Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week honors in 2025.
He was also first-team All-MAC in 2024.
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Playing Style
Nixon is a running back and return specialist with home-run speed.
Against North Carolina A&T in 2025, he produced 252 all-purpose yards, including an opening 96-yard kickoff-return touchdown and rushing scores of 87 and 66 yards.
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31934, 00-0040946, 9/19/2002, Jaden Nixon, Jaden, Nixon
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