Patrick Nix

Patrick Nix is an American football coach and former player who previously served as the head coach of Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. He played college football as a quarterback at Auburn University from 1992 to 1995.

Playing career Nix played high school football at Etowah High School in Attalla, Alabama. He then attended Auburn University, where he was a standout quarterback for the Auburn Tigers. He came in for an injured Stan White against Alabama to help lead the Tigers to a perfect 11–0 record during his sophomore season in 1993. Nix graduated in 1995 as the school's career leader in passing efficiency. At Auburn, Nix played under head coach Terry Bowden; offensive coordinator Tommy Bowden, future head coach for Clemson; and quarterbacks coach Jimbo Fisher, former head coach at Florida State and Texas A&M. Nix holds the Auburn passing record for the most pass completions in a game with 34 completions against Arkansas.

Coaching career Georgia Tech In 2002, Nix joined the coaching staff at Georgia Tech. Nix was Tech's running backs coach and recruiting coordinator during his first year. In 2003, he served as quarterbacks coach and running game coordinator. In 2004, he was elevated to offensive coordinator while continuing on as quarterbacks coach. For 2005, Nix's offense boasted both the ACC's leading rusher (Tashard Choice) and its leading receiver (Calvin Johnson). Prior to the 2006 season, Nix assumed full play-calling duties. Tech would go on to make appearances in the ACC Championship Game and the Gator Bowl.

Miami In January 2007, Nix was hired by Miami to serve as offensive coordinator under head coach Randy Shannon.

Charleston Southern In July 2010, Nix was hired as the wide receivers coach for Charleston Southern. Charleston Southern officially announced this July 28, 2010.

Scottsboro High School In January 2013, Nix was hired as head coach of Scottsboro High School in Scottsboro, Alabama. His first season (2013) he and his team went to The AHSAA 5A playoffs to lose to Parker High School. When Nix took over at Scottsboro, they had won only three games in three seasons. In his first year they went 7–4. In 2016, Nix led Scottsboro to an undefeated regular season and a number one ranking in Alabama's Class 5A division.

Pinson Valley High School Nix was named head football coach at Pinson Valley High School in Pinson, Alabama on January 26, 2017. On December 8, 2017, PVHS defeated Wetumpka 31-10 at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to win the 6A AHSAA state championship, finishing the season 15-0 and securing the school’s first-ever state championship in football. Nix’s son, Bo, was the MVP of the championship games of 2017 and 2018.

Central High School In 2020, Patrick Nix became the head coach at Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. Through his first five seasons, Nix has a 54–12 record overall. Nix has taken Central to the state state playoffs all five seasons, three state title game appearances, including a state championship in 2023. His teams have won the region three times. In January of 2026, Nix stepped down as head football coach at Central-Phenix City.

Personal life Nix is the son of Conrad Nix and Patsy Nix. Conrad is a retired high school football coach with almost 300 wins and two state championships. He retired in 2009 from Northside High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. Nix is married to the former Krista Chapman, and the couple has four children. Nix's eldest son Bo was selected by the Denver Broncos 12th overall in the 2024 NFL draft. His youngest son, Caleb, plays safety at Jacksonville State while an adopted son, Tez Johnson, plays wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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