Lucas Nix
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Career Summary
Lucas Nix is a former NFL offensive guard from Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, who played at Pitt and with Oakland.
Nix played college football at Pitt before joining Oakland. He appeared in 15 NFL games and made 10 starts over the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
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Early Life
Nix was born September 28, 1989, in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania.
Pitt’s player biography lists Nix’s birth date as September 28, 1989; Pro-Football-Reference lists Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, as his birthplace.
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High School
He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Pennsylvania.
Pro-Football-Reference lists Thomas Jefferson as Nix’s high school.
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College Career
Nix played football at Pitt.
Nix was a Pitt Panther and studied administration of justice while at the university.
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Path to the NFL
Oakland signed Nix after an injury-shortened senior season.
Oakland’s 2013 media guide described Nix as an under-the-radar prospect whom the Raiders signed after an injury shortened his senior year.
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NFL Career
Nix played for Oakland in 2012 and 2013.
Nix made his NFL debut against San Diego on December 30, 2012, playing 26 snaps at right guard. He appeared in 14 games and made 10 starts for Oakland in 2013.
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Career Accomplishments
Nix made 10 NFL starts in 2013.
Nix’s NFL record shows 14 appearances and 10 starts for Oakland in 2013, after one appearance in 2012.
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Playing Style
Nix played guard on the offensive line.
Nix was listed as an offensive guard and made his NFL debut at right guard.
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