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

On November 21, 2009, Nixon was promoted to the active roster and appeared in 3 regular season games.

[2] Nixon was claimed on waivers by the Texans and played 3 regular season games notching 10 tackles.

Nixon also provided analysis during halftime for the BYUtv live broadcast of the Idaho State game on October 22, 2011.

Nixon's sister, Emily, married former BYU quarterback and current New Orleans Saints tight end, Taysom Hill.