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'''Taurean Ellis Nixon''' (born February 7, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[Los Angeles Rams]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the seventh round of [[2015 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Tulane University]].
'''Taurean Ellis Nixon''' (born February 7, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the seventh round of [[2015 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Tulane University]].


==College career==
==College career==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
The [[Denver Broncos]] selected Nixon in the seventh round with the 251st overall pick of the [[2015 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|work=DenverBroncos.com|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-make-three-straight-picks-in-7th/d6700144-6526-4795-825e-8d5bf014bcc5|title=Broncos make three straight picks in 7th|date=May 2, 2015|first=David|last=DeChant}}</ref> On May 15, 2015, Nixon signed a four-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|work=DenverBroncos.com|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Sambrailo-and-seventh-round-picks-sign-their-deals/223055e1-1f2f-4374-811a-68f1d6d27730|title=Sambrailo and seventh-round picks sign their deals|date=May 15, 2015|accessdate=2015-07-01}}</ref> On September 6, 2015, Nixon was signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Jordan Taylor, Taurean Nixon, Zaire Anderson make Broncos' practice squad|url = http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28769019/jordan-taylor-taurean-nixon-zaire-anderson-make-broncos-practice-squad|website = www.denverpost.com|access-date = 2016-01-22}}</ref> On January 19, 2016, Nixon was promoted to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Broncos promote Taurean Nixon, move Omar Bolden to injured reserve|url = http://espn.go.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/18038/broncos-promote-taurean-nixon-move-omar-bolden-to-injured-reserve|website = ESPN.com|access-date = 2016-01-22}}</ref>
The [[Denver Broncos]] selected Nixon in the seventh round with the 251st overall pick of the [[2015 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|work=DenverBroncos.com|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171126152946/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-make-three-straight-picks-in-7th/d6700144-6526-4795-825e-8d5bf014bcc5|title=Broncos make three straight picks in 7th|date=May 2, 2015|first=David|last=DeChant}}</ref> On May 15, 2015, Nixon signed a four-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|work=DenverBroncos.com|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620141342/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Sambrailo-and-seventh-round-picks-sign-their-deals/223055e1-1f2f-4374-811a-68f1d6d27730|title=Sambrailo and seventh-round picks sign their deals|date=May 15, 2015|accessdate=2015-07-01}}</ref> On September 6, 2015, Nixon was signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Jordan Taylor, Taurean Nixon, Zaire Anderson make Broncos' practice squad|url = http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28769019/jordan-taylor-taurean-nixon-zaire-anderson-make-broncos-practice-squad|website = www.denverpost.com|access-date = 2016-01-22}}</ref> On January 19, 2016, Nixon was promoted to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Broncos promote Taurean Nixon, move Omar Bolden to injured reserve|url = http://espn.go.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/18038/broncos-promote-taurean-nixon-move-omar-bolden-to-injured-reserve|website = ESPN.com|access-date = 2016-01-22}}</ref>
On February 7, 2016, Nixon was part of the Broncos team that won [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Broncos defeated the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=31 August 2017}}</ref>
On February 7, 2016, Nixon was part of the Broncos team that won [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Broncos defeated the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=31 August 2017}}</ref>
Nixon was inactive for the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-primesport/Gameday-Inactives-Broncos-in-Super-Bowl-50/271539a3-5de8-481e-9302-103a9266d14b|title=Gameday Inactives: Broncos in Super Bowl 50|last=Swanson|first=Ben|date=February 7, 2016|publisher=Denver Broncos|accessdate=7 August 2017}}</ref>
Nixon was inactive for the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825090329/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-primesport/Gameday-Inactives-Broncos-in-Super-Bowl-50/271539a3-5de8-481e-9302-103a9266d14b|title=Gameday Inactives: Broncos in Super Bowl 50|last=Swanson|first=Ben|date=February 7, 2016|publisher=Denver Broncos|accessdate=7 August 2017}}</ref>


On September 3, 2016, Nixon was waived by the Broncos and was signed to their practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819223025/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-make-23-moves-to-pare-roster-at-the-deadline/13177d79-b2fb-44da-b2db-8a604e8e6dec|last=Mason|first=Andrew|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=September 3, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos add eight to practice squad|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819223721/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-eight-to-practice-squad/af27aea1-4063-478e-99d2-0c47ef144a4e|last=Swanson|first=Ben|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=September 4, 2016}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos promote Taurean Nixon to 53-man roster|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-promote-Taurean-Nixon-to-53-man-roster/583acfa8-243b-446d-87f6-6669c1c2e2dd|author=Mason, Andrew|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=November 5, 2016}}</ref> He was waived by the Broncos on November 21, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos sign WR Marlon Brown, waive CB Taurean Nixon|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-WR-Marlon-Brown-waive-CB-Taurean-Nixon/4d846786-fee8-4e22-a8e8-26c086f5915a|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=November 21, 2016}}</ref> He was promoted back to the active roster on December 28, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/DeMarcus-Ware-Kayvon-Webster-headed-to-IR/45d2f7ee-7ad9-4c1d-8385-7fdab69417a7|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=December 28, 2016}}</ref>
On September 3, 2016, Nixon was waived by the Broncos and was signed to their practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819223025/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-make-23-moves-to-pare-roster-at-the-deadline/13177d79-b2fb-44da-b2db-8a604e8e6dec|last=Mason|first=Andrew|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=September 3, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos add eight to practice squad|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819223721/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-eight-to-practice-squad/af27aea1-4063-478e-99d2-0c47ef144a4e|last=Swanson|first=Ben|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=September 4, 2016}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos promote Taurean Nixon to 53-man roster|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820225846/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-promote-Taurean-Nixon-to-53-man-roster/583acfa8-243b-446d-87f6-6669c1c2e2dd|author=Mason, Andrew|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=November 5, 2016}}</ref> He was waived by the Broncos on November 21, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos sign WR Marlon Brown, waive CB Taurean Nixon|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824214914/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-WR-Marlon-Brown-waive-CB-Taurean-Nixon/4d846786-fee8-4e22-a8e8-26c086f5915a|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=November 21, 2016}}</ref> He was promoted back to the active roster on December 28, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825094131/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/DeMarcus-Ware-Kayvon-Webster-headed-to-IR/45d2f7ee-7ad9-4c1d-8385-7fdab69417a7|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=December 28, 2016}}</ref>


On June 14, 2017, Nixon was waived by the Broncos.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos sign CB Chris Lewis-Harris, waive Taurean Nixon|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-CB-Chris-Lewis-Harris-waive-Taurean-Nixon/d09effdb-8085-453a-ac5e-9a45e097240e|author=Swanson, Ben|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=June 14, 2017}}</ref>
On June 14, 2017, Nixon was waived by the Broncos.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos sign CB Chris Lewis-Harris, waive Taurean Nixon|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905101704/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-CB-Chris-Lewis-Harris-waive-Taurean-Nixon/d09effdb-8085-453a-ac5e-9a45e097240e|author=Swanson, Ben|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=June 14, 2017}}</ref>


===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
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===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
On December 4, 2017, Nixon was signed to the [[Indianapolis Colts]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Colts Re-Sign RB Matt Jones; Place CB Pierre Desir On IR|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Re-Sign-RB-Matt-Jones-Place-CB-Pierre-Desir-On-IR/80cdf7ab-c82f-48a9-b880-50baf322284d|website=Colts.com|date=December 4, 2017}}</ref> He was released on December 11, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Sign WR Matt Hazel To Practice Squad|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-WR-Matt-Hazel-To-Practice-Squad/532950e9-c5ae-43b6-b5cd-09a33ffa56ce|website=Colts.com|date=December 11, 2017}}</ref>
On December 4, 2017, Nixon was signed to the [[Indianapolis Colts]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Colts Re-Sign RB Matt Jones; Place CB Pierre Desir On IR|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102110236/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Re-Sign-RB-Matt-Jones-Place-CB-Pierre-Desir-On-IR/80cdf7ab-c82f-48a9-b880-50baf322284d|website=Colts.com|date=December 4, 2017}}</ref> He was released on December 11, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Sign WR Matt Hazel To Practice Squad|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-WR-Matt-Hazel-To-Practice-Squad/532950e9-c5ae-43b6-b5cd-09a33ffa56ce|website=Colts.com|date=December 11, 2017}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Rams===
===Los Angeles Rams===
On December 27, 2017, Nixon was signed to the [[Los Angeles Rams]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rams place Marqui Christian on IR|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/12/27/rams-place-marqui-christian-on-ir/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=December 27, 2017}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 8, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rams Sign 10 to Futures Contracts|url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Sign-10-to-Futures-Contracts/7056c5c4-c016-465b-92aa-9030444e1452|author=Simmons, Myles|website=TheRams.com|date=January 8, 2018}}</ref>
On December 27, 2017, Nixon was signed to the [[Los Angeles Rams]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rams place Marqui Christian on IR|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/12/27/rams-place-marqui-christian-on-ir/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=December 27, 2017}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 8, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rams Sign 10 to Futures Contracts|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317151955/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Sign-10-to-Futures-Contracts/7056c5c4-c016-465b-92aa-9030444e1452|author=Simmons, Myles|website=TheRams.com|date=January 8, 2018}}</ref> He was waived on August 31, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rams Continue Friday Cuts|url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-continue-friday-cuts|website=TheRams.com|date=August 31, 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Taurean-Nixon/2a0dc496-5542-4edc-86dd-574b7238da95 Denver Broncos bio]
*[http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Taurean-Nixon/2a0dc496-5542-4edc-86dd-574b7238da95 Denver Broncos bio]
*[http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/taurean_nixon_860150.html Tulane Green Wave bio]
*[http://www.tulanegreenwave.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/taurean_nixon_860150.html Tulane Green Wave bio]



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Taurean Nixon
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Nixon with the Denver Broncos
Personal information
Born: (1991-02-07) February 7, 1991 (age 33)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Southern University Laboratory School
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College:Tulane
Position:Cornerback
NFL draft:2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 251
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2017
Total tackles:1
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:0
Interceptions:0

Taurean Ellis Nixon (born February 7, 1991) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane University.

College career

Nixon attended and played college football at the University of Tulane.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos selected Nixon in the seventh round with the 251st overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft.[1] On May 15, 2015, Nixon signed a four-year contract.[2] On September 6, 2015, Nixon was signed to the practice squad.[3] On January 19, 2016, Nixon was promoted to the active roster.[4] On February 7, 2016, Nixon was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[5] Nixon was inactive for the game.[6]

On September 3, 2016, Nixon was waived by the Broncos and was signed to their practice squad the next day.[7][8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 5, 2016.[9] He was waived by the Broncos on November 21, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[10] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 28, 2016.[11]

On June 14, 2017, Nixon was waived by the Broncos.[12]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On June 15, 2017, Nixon was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[13] He was waived/injured by the Jaguars on July 31, 2017 and was placed on injured reserve.[14] He was waived on August 8, 2017.[15]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 6, 2017, Nixon was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.[16] He was released on September 19, 2017.[17]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 4, 2017, Nixon was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[18] He was released on December 11, 2017.[19]

Los Angeles Rams

On December 27, 2017, Nixon was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 8, 2018.[21] He was waived on August 31, 2018.[22]

References

  1. ^ DeChant, David (May 2, 2015). "Broncos make three straight picks in 7th". DenverBroncos.com.
  2. ^ "Sambrailo and seventh-round picks sign their deals". DenverBroncos.com. May 15, 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
  3. ^ "Jordan Taylor, Taurean Nixon, Zaire Anderson make Broncos' practice squad". www.denverpost.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  4. ^ "Broncos promote Taurean Nixon, move Omar Bolden to injured reserve". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  5. ^ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  6. ^ Swanson, Ben (February 7, 2016). "Gameday Inactives: Broncos in Super Bowl 50". Denver Broncos. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  7. ^ Mason, Andrew (September 3, 2016). "Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline". DenverBroncos.com.
  8. ^ Swanson, Ben (September 4, 2016). "Broncos add eight to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  9. ^ Mason, Andrew (November 5, 2016). "Broncos promote Taurean Nixon to 53-man roster". DenverBroncos.com.
  10. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 21, 2016). "Broncos sign WR Marlon Brown, waive CB Taurean Nixon". DenverBroncos.com.
  11. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 28, 2016). "DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR". DenverBroncos.com.
  12. ^ Swanson, Ben (June 14, 2017). "Broncos sign CB Chris Lewis-Harris, waive Taurean Nixon". DenverBroncos.com.
  13. ^ Williams, Charean (June 15, 2017). "Jaguars claim CB Taurean Nixon off waivers". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  14. ^ Gantt, Darin (July 31, 2017). "Jaguars make a change at cornerback". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  15. ^ Bouda, Nate (August 8, 2017). "Jaguars Waive DB Taurean Nixon From I.R. With Injury Settlement".
  16. ^ Roesch, Wesley (September 7, 2017). "Chiefs sign CB Taurean Nixon to practice squad, cut RB Devine Redding". USAToday.com.
  17. ^ Roesch, Wesley (September 19, 2017). "Chiefs shuffle practice squad, sign three players". USAToday.com.
  18. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Re-Sign RB Matt Jones; Place CB Pierre Desir On IR". Colts.com. December 4, 2017.
  19. ^ "Colts Sign WR Matt Hazel To Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 11, 2017.
  20. ^ Williams, Charean (December 27, 2017). "Rams place Marqui Christian on IR". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  21. ^ Simmons, Myles (January 8, 2018). "Rams Sign 10 to Futures Contracts". TheRams.com.
  22. ^ "Rams Continue Friday Cuts". TheRams.com. August 31, 2018.

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