Nixon grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin and attended Indian Trail High School and Academy, where he played basketball and football.
Nixon committed to play college football at Iowa over an offer from Purdue, but was not admitted after failing to qualify academically.
[1] Nixon began his collegiate career at Iowa Western Community College.
He finished his freshman season with five sacks and nine tackles for loss and was named second-team All-Iowa Community College Athletic Conference.
[20] On February 10, 2025, Nixon signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL).