Education
Nix attended Texas High School, before moving on to Southern Methodist University, where he was a two-year starter and one of the offensive leaders of the team
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Career
He also played in the American Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers and the Dallas Texans. He played college football at Southern Methodist University. Green Bay Packers
Nix was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 18th round (209th overall) of the 1955 NFL Draft.
He had a successful rookie season at cornerback, while registering 5 interceptions.
He spent the next two years out of football while serving his military service with the United States. Air Force. On March 4, 1958, he was traded along with cornerback John Petitbon to the Washington Redskins in exchange for wide receiver Steve Meilinger and defensive tackle J. Doctorate. Kimmel.
Washington Redskins
In 1958, he played in 11 games after missing time with a broken hand. Dallas Cowboys
Nix was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft, but did not make the regular season roster.
Los Angeles Chargers (American Federation of Labor-Congress)
On September 22, 1960, he was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Chargers of the American Football League.
He was a part of the franchise"s inaugural season and posted 4 interceptions, while helping the team reach the 1960 American Football League Championship Game. On August 22, 1961, he was traded to the Houston Oilers along with linebacker Ron Botchan in exchange for two draft choices. Dallas Texans (American Federation of Labor-Congress)
In 1961, he played with the Dallas Texans of the American Football League and registered 3 interceptions.
