Iowa All-America DT Daviyon Nixon to declare for NFL draft

Posted December 30, 2020 6:00 am

The Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - All-America defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon of Iowa announced he'll declare for the NFL draft and forego his senior season.

Nixon made the announcement on social media Wednesday, and the athletic department confirmed his decision.

'œI am very happy for Daviyon and his family. I know he put a lot of time into making the choice to take this step,'ť Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said. 'œSince he arrived on campus, Daviyon put in a tremendous amount of work to be a difference maker for us on defense and in the locker room."

Nixon was a first-team Associated Press All-American and the AP Big Ten defensive player of the year.

Nixon led the Big Ten in tackles for loss (33), tied for the conference lead in sacks (5 1/2) and had the most tackles by a Big Ten defensive lineman (41).

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FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey tries to break a tackle by Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Iowa City, Iowa. Lineman Nixon is the defensive player of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) The Associated Press

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