Taurean Ellis Nixon (born February 7, 1991) is an American former professional football cornerback.

The Denver Broncos selected Nixon in the seventh round with the 251st overall pick of the 2015 NFL draft.

[4] On February 7, 2016, Nixon was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50.

[6] On September 3, 2016, Nixon was waived by the Broncos and was signed to their practice squad the next day.

[19] On December 27, 2017, Nixon was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.