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Taurean Nixon

CB

Drafted 251st overall in the 7th round of the 2015 draft, Taurean Nixon arrived from Tulane; Memphis. His most recent season came in 2017 with LAR, capping a 3-season NFL career.

Size

5'10", 187#

College

Tulane; Memphis

Draft

Rd 7, 251st overall (2015)

Seasons

2015–2017

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
30.8

5th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53
Pass rush×0.3-0.72
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2-1.00
Availability×0.1-1.65

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016DEN30.82

Career profile

Taurean Nixon has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with DEN.

2016 splits

regular season

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9LV—40.6
Week 17LV—39.8

Taurean Nixon — common questions

What position does Taurean Nixon play?
Taurean Nixon is listed as a CB.
Which teams has Taurean Nixon played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Taurean Nixon has played for DEN (2016).
Where did Taurean Nixon go to college?
Taurean Nixon played college football at Tulane; Memphis.
When was Taurean Nixon drafted?
Taurean Nixon was selected in round 7, 251st overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Taurean Nixon scored?
Taurean Nixon has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Taurean Nixon's ScoutIndex Rating?
Taurean Nixon rated 30.8 for 2016, the 5th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2015