Rory Nixon

Rory Nixon
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Nixon in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1991-09-10) September 10, 1991 (age 33)
Hampton, Virginia
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Hampton (VA)
College:St. Augustine's
Position:Fullback
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena League statistics
Carries:96
Rushing yards:280
Rushing TDs:34
Receiving yards:442
Receiving TDs:9
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Rory Nixon (born September 10, 1991) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at St. Augustine's University and attended Hampton High School in Hampton, Virginia. He has also been a member of the Albany Panthers, Richmond Raiders, Spokane Shock and Los Angeles KISS.

Early life

Nixon attended Hampton High School in Hampton, Virginia where he played both football and track and field.[1]

College career

Nixon played for the St. Augustine's Falcons from 2009 to 2012. He was the team's starter his 4 years. He played in 41 games during his career including 8 starts at guard and 33 at center. Nixon was named Second Team All-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association as a senior in 2012.[2]

Professional career

Richmond Raiders

In November, 2013, Nixon was assigned to the Richmond Raiders of the Professional Indoor Football League.[3][4] Nixon was placed on the exempt list by the Raiders.

Spokane Shock

Nixon was assigned to the Spokane Shock in 2014. Nixon scored his first career touchdown on June 20, 2014.[5] On September 24, 2014, Nixon had his rookie option picked up by the Shock.[6] Nixon saw a reduced role as the fullback for the Shock with the more mobile quarterbacks and the emergence as Bryson Kelly as the primary fullback.

Los Angeles KISS

On November 23, 2015, Nixon was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS.[7] Nixon saw his best season as a professional setting career highs in every single offensive statistical category. Nixon set a career-high in rushing yards and touchdowns in a single game during the August 7th playoff game against the Cleveland Gladiators.[8]

Baltimore Brigade

On November 15, 2016, Nixon was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.[9] On April 15, 2019, Nixon was assigned to the Brigade.

References

  1. ^ "All-peninsula District Football". www.dailypress.com. Daily Press Media Group. November 9, 2008. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "Laughinghouse Named CIAA Special Teams Player of the Year!". www.saintaugfalcons.com. Saint Augustine's University. November 6, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  3. ^ "Former St. Aug Standout Rory Nixon Signs With Richmond Raiders Football Team". www.saintaugfalcons.com. Saint Augustine's University. November 26, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  4. ^ "Richmond Raiders Sign Six Players to 2014 Roster". www.richmondcoliseum.net. Richmond Coliseum. November 6, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  5. ^ "Shock Dismantle Talons 70-30". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. June 21, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  6. ^ "Spokane Shock exercise options on 14 rookies". www.spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. September 25, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  7. ^ "Los Angeles Kiss Historical Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  8. ^ Jevone Moore (August 7, 2016). "LA KISS Fall Short". www.fi360news.com. Full Image 360. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  9. ^ Jonas Shaffer (February 16, 2016). "A former Raven and a Cardinal Gibbons graduate are among four Baltimore Brigade additions". www.baltimoresun.com. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 4, 2017.