Derrick Nix

Derrick Nix (born February 22, 1980) is an American football coach and former player who is the wide receivers coach at Alabama. He played college football at Southern Miss where he was the only player in Conference USA history to rush for over 1,000 yards in three seasons.

Early years Nix grew up in Attalla, Alabama. His father was a pastor and his older brother Tyrone played linebacker at Southern Miss before becoming a coach. Nix attended Etowa High School where he was an all county selection as a senior. Nix was projected by NFL scouts as likely being a second or third round draft pick however he was forced to quit football prior to the Golden Eagles bowl game due to his kidney disease worsening and becoming life-threatening. The lawsuit was settled out of court.

Nix was named to the Conference USA team of the decade in 2006 and was inducted into the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2023 he was promoted to the team's associate head coach.

Personal life Nix's older brother Tyrone Nix has served as the defensive coordinator at South Carolina and Ole Miss and is currently the defensive coordinator at Tarleton State.