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Daviyon Nixon DT Iowa | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Daviyon Nixon DT Iowa
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 02/10/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.15 seconds (40%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.11 DOB: 12/13/1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: DT 3-TECH | |
| Last Updated: 02/10/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 5.15 seconds (40%*) | |
| Age: 25.11 DOB: 12/13/1998 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 89.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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74% |
| Pass Rush: |
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72% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#24
Position rank:
#5
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| College Games: 21 College Snaps: 844 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 158 (CAR)
Nixon is a powerful presence on the line. He has had a really impressive season (being a finalist for both the Outland Trophy and Bronco Nagurski Trophy). As noted in his summary for the Bronco Nagurski trophy, he is a playmaker tucked in the middle of Iowa's line that has had to battle to through consistent double-teams and nevertheless managed to put together an impressive tally of 45 tackles and 5.5 sacks for the season - and teams will know that there is much more to come from this player.
How other scouting services rate Daviyon Nixon (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
55.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
9.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.