Rory Nixon
 Nixon in 2017 | |||||||||||||
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| Born: | September 10, 1991 Hampton, Virginia | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Hampton (VA) | ||||||||||||
| College: | St. Augustine's | ||||||||||||
| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||
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Rory Nixon (born September 10, 1991) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at St. Augustine's University and attended Hampton High School in Hampton, Virginia. He has also been a member of the Albany Panthers, Richmond Raiders, Spokane Shock and Los Angeles KISS.
Early life
[edit]Nixon attended Hampton High School in Hampton, Virginia where he played both football and track and field.[1]
College career
[edit]Nixon played for the St. Augustine's Falcons from 2009 to 2012. He was the team's starter his 4 years. He played in 41 games during his career including 8 starts at guard and 33 at center. Nixon was named Second Team All-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association as a senior in 2012.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Richmond Raiders
[edit]In November, 2013, Nixon was assigned to the Richmond Raiders of the Professional Indoor Football League.[3][4] Nixon was placed on the exempt list by the Raiders.
Spokane Shock
[edit]Nixon was assigned to the Spokane Shock in 2014. Nixon scored his first career touchdown on June 20, 2014.[5] On September 24, 2014, Nixon had his rookie option picked up by the Shock.[6] Nixon saw a reduced role as the fullback for the Shock with the more mobile quarterbacks and the emergence as Bryson Kelly as the primary fullback.
Los Angeles KISS
[edit]On November 23, 2015, Nixon was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS.[7] Nixon saw his best season as a professional setting career highs in every single offensive statistical category. Nixon set a career-high in rushing yards and touchdowns in a single game during the August 7th playoff game against the Cleveland Gladiators.[8]
Baltimore Brigade
[edit]On November 15, 2016, Nixon was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.[9] On April 15, 2019, Nixon was assigned to the Brigade.
References
[edit]- ^ "All-peninsula District Football". www.dailypress.com. Daily Press Media Group. November 9, 2008. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "Laughinghouse Named CIAA Special Teams Player of the Year!". www.saintaugfalcons.com. Saint Augustine's University. November 6, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "Former St. Aug Standout Rory Nixon Signs With Richmond Raiders Football Team". www.saintaugfalcons.com. Saint Augustine's University. November 26, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "Richmond Raiders Sign Six Players to 2014 Roster". www.richmondcoliseum.net. Richmond Coliseum. November 6, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "Shock Dismantle Talons 70-30". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. June 21, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "Spokane Shock exercise options on 14 rookies". www.spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. September 25, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "Los Angeles Kiss Historical Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ Jevone Moore (August 7, 2016). "LA KISS Fall Short". www.fi360news.com. Full Image 360. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ Jonas Shaffer (February 16, 2016). "A former Raven and a Cardinal Gibbons graduate are among four Baltimore Brigade additions". www.baltimoresun.com. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 4, 2017.