He attended Gar-Field Senior High School in Prince William County, Virginia.

Nixon appeared on the 1978 College Football All-America Team with Bob Hope.

He also hosted an internet radio show "The Jeff Nixon Sports Report" that aired from 2008 to 2009 on VoiceAmerica.

He has worked for the past 20 years (2000-2019) as the Youth Employment Director for the City of Buffalo.

[5] Jeff was voted the Buffalo Nightlife Magazine 2006, 2007 and 2008 R&B guitar player of the year.