As a Senior (2015): Started all 12 games at safety, ranking third on the team with 82 tackles ... tied for team lead with with three interceptions ... had at least three tackles in every game ... totaled three tackles against Richmond (9/5) ... had nine tackles (6 solo) vs. Bowling Green (9/12) ... posted five tackles against USF (9/19) ... had eight tackles and an interception at West Virginia (9/26) ... totaled six tackles (5 solo) and a pass breakup vs. Michigan (10/3) ... led all players with 11 tackles at #1 Ohio State (10/10) ... notched three tackles vs. Penn State (10/24), and had a pair of pass breakups ... led all players with 11 tackles (6 solo) and had career-high 2.0 TFLs at #10 Iowa (10/31) ... posted five tackles and a PBU against Wisconsin (11/7) ... had career-high two interceptions at #14 Michigan State (11/14), and totaled seven tackles and forced a fumble ... posted six tackles, including a TFL, against Indiana (11/21) ... posted 10 tackles, including 1.0 TFL, in win at Rutgers (11/28).
As a Junior (2014): Started all 13 games at safety ... finished fifth on the team with 62 tackles (37 solo) ... also posted an interception, a fumble recovery and a half sack ... nabbed an interception against James Madison (8/30), the second of his career … notched eight tackles against West Virginia (9/13) … racked up five tackles and a pass breakup at Indiana (9/27) … notched five tackles and recovered a fumble against Iowa (10/18) … had four tackles and a career-best two pass breakups against Michigan State (11/15) … notched seven tackles and a half sack against Michigan (11/22) … had six tackles against Rutgers (11/29) ... had a team-high seven solo tackles (eight total) and a pass breakup in the Foster Farms Bowl against Stanford (12/30).
As a Sophomore (2013): Started and played in 11 games ... had a then season-high four tackles against Old Dominion (9/7) ... totaled three tackles against West Virginia (9/21) ... notched 10 tackles against Florida State (10/5) ... set a career high in tackles with 12 against Virginia (10/12) ... became the first Maryland player in history to score a defensive extra point returning a blocked PAT 98 yards against Boston College (11/23) ... also notched six tackles against the Eagles ... had nine tackles including his first career sack at NC State (11/30) ... had six tackles in the Military Bowl against Marshall (12/27).
As a Freshman (2012): Played in all 12 games with five starts … led all freshmen on the team with 41 total tackles, including 26 solo stops … also had one interception and two fumble recoveries … played a reserve role against William & Mary (9/1) but did not record a tackle … had one tackle vs. Temple (9/8) … assisted on a tackle against Connecticut (9/15) … played a reserve role against West Virginia (9/22), but did not record a tackle … made his first career start against Wake Forest (10/6) and recorded three total tackles, including two solo tackles … started against Virginia (10/13) and led the team with nine total tackles, including four solo tackles … also had one interception and returned it 21 yards … recorded four total tackles against NC State (10/20) … totaled six solo tackles against Boston College (10/27) … recorded eight tackles including four solo tackles against Georgia Tech (11/3) … totaled nine tackles including seven solo tackles and one fumble recovery against Clemson (11/10) … played a reserve role against Florida State (11/17) but didn’t record a tackle.
At Central Catholic High School: A highly-regarded player who finished his senior year with 30 catches for over 600 yards and 11 touchdowns … also chipped in 45 tackles and three interceptions … the 38th-best player in the state according to 247Sports.com … ranked No. 46 nationally among safeties by Scout.com … helped lead the Vikings to an 11-1 record in 2011 including a win over Archbishop Wood on ESPN… a Class AAAA first team all-state selection as a senior and junior … first team all WPIAL in his senior season … also ran track and holds three school records … also considered Pittsburgh … coached by Terry Totten.
Personal: Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. … parents are Betty McCray and Anthony Nixon, Sr. … high school teammate of Perry Hills ... majoring in communication.
Career Highs
Tackles - 12 (vs. Virginia, 10/12/13)
Solo Tackles - 9 (vs. Virginia, 10/12/13)
Sacks - 1.0 (at NC State, 11/30/13)
Interceptions - 1 (2x, last vs. James Madison, 8/30/14)
Pass Breakups - 2 (Michigan State, 11/15/14))
