The Arlington Renegades signed defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon on Monday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Daviyon Nixon is six foot three and weighs 305 pounds. The 26-year-old from Kenosha, Wisconsin, was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round (158th pick) of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played two seasons making 15 tackles (4 solos, 11 assists), and half a sack in 14 games. The Panthers released him on December 13, 2022. He also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and the Miami Dolphins.
Collegiately, he played one season at Iowa Western Community College in 2017 making 44 tackles (22 solos, 22 assists), 9.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and three pass breakups in 12 games for the Reivers.
Then, he transferred to Iowa (2019-20) making 74 tackles (41 solos, 33 assists), 19 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one interception for 71 yards, one touchdown, and three pass breakups in 21 games for the Hawkeyes. He was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, and a Unanimous All-American in 2020.
