David Nixon

David Nixon (born March 16, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football for the BYU Cougars.

He also played for the Houston Texans and St. Louis Rams.

College career Nixon attended Brigham Young University and was an All-Mountain West Conference second-team selection his senior season.

Houston Texans Nixon was claimed on waivers by the Texans and played 3 regular season games notching 10 tackles. The Texans waived Nixon on October 19, 2010.

St. Louis Rams Nixon was signed to the Rams practice squad joining fellow BYU linebacker Bryan Kehl on the Rams roster. Nixon was signed to the Rams active roster on December 7, 2010. Nixon was waived on August 6, 2011.

Miami Dolphins On August 9, 2011, Nixon signed with the Miami Dolphins. Nixon was cut during final cuts prior to the regular season.

Broadcasting In October 2011, Nixon was signed by BYUtv Sports to serve as an analyst for pre-game and post-game shows on BYUtv. His first appearance doing such was the pre-game show for the game against Oregon State on October 15, 2011. Nixon also provided analysis during halftime for the BYUtv live broadcast of the Idaho State game on October 22, 2011. As BYUtv expanded its college football shows, Nixon was also added as a football analyst for After Further Review, and BYU Sports Nation.

Personal life Nixon is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission for the Church in Ecuador and speaks fluent Spanish. Nixon's sister, Emily, married former BYU quarterback and current New Orleans Saints tight end, Taysom Hill.