Career
He played college football at South Alabama. Saxton signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Itawamba Community College
Saxton was selected to the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges all-state second-team
In his only season, Saxton had 10 receptions, 137 receiving yards one receiving touchdown.
South Alabama
Saxton was selected to the all-Sun Belt Conference first-team and all-league first-team by Philosophy Steele Publications and College Sports Madness in his junior season. New York Jets
On May 2, 2015, Saxton signed with the New York Jets following the conclusion of the 2015 NFL Draft.
On September 6, 2015, Saxton was signed to the practice squad a day after being released. On October 12, 2015, Saxton was cut from the team
On October 14, Saxton was re-signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers.
Saxton is the cousin of former NFL running back and former assistant coach Tony Nathan.