Where is Will Nixon from?

Will Nixon is a collegiate football running back for the Syracuse Orange in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. Nixon kicked off his football career at Midway High School, where he played as a running back and wide receiver. Will Nixon was recognized as a three-star recruit by Rivals and was ranked among the top 100 wide receivers in the nation. He chose to play for the University of Nebraska, turning down offers from programs like Baylor and Notre Dame. Nixon joined the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team in 2020.

His freshman season was marked by a season-ending injury sustained during summer training, which prevented him from participating in any games that year. In 2021, he made his debut with the Huskers, appearing in three games. He earned spots on the Academic All-Big Ten list and the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll for his dedication to academics alongside athletics. In the 2022 season, Nixon transferred to the Washington Huskies where he played for two seasons before transferring to Syracuse in 2024. As of December 2024, Nixon recorded 73 carries 366 yards and 3 touchdowns in his four-year collegiate career.

Will Nixon's hometown

According to his Syracuse player profile, Will Nixon was born and raised in Waco, Texas. His father, Jeff Nixon, played college football at West Virginia and Penn State and has had an extensive coaching career in college football and the NFL.

In his senior year, Nixon compiled 2,087 yards from scrimmage and scored 29 total touchdowns. He rushed for 1,837 yards and 27 touchdowns. During his junior year, he demonstrated his dual-threat capability by catching 40 passes for 500 yards and running for 400 yards, adding 10 touchdowns to his record.

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Will Nixon's nationality

Will Nixon's nationality is American. He was born and raised in Texas.