Louis Nix

At 32 years old, Louis Nix has this physical status:

Louis Anthony Nix III (born July 31, 1991) is a retired American football nose tackle.

In the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft, he was drafted by the Houston Texans.

He played college football at Notre Dame.

Nix is a fan of "Irish Chocolate."

Personal life

Nix referred to himself as "Irish Chocolate."

On December 8, 2020, Nix was fired during an armed robbery at a Jacksonville gas station while putting air in his vehicle tires. He survived the shooting.

On February 24, 2021, Nix was reported missing. His vehicle was discovered in a pond near his Jacksonville apartment, and he was subsequently discovered dead on February 27, three days after being reported missing. The medical examiner established that the cause of death was subsequently determined to be drowning. Alcohol was discovered in his system.

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High school career

Nix, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, attended William M. Raines High School, where he competed in track & field, basketball, and volleyball. He was an All-State defensive lineman in high school football. As a senior, he had 50 tackles and ten sacks, and the Florida Times-Union of Jacksonville named him as an all-First Coast pick as a defensive lineman. In 2007, he tallied 19 sacks as a sophomore and junior, and 2008 led Raines High School to a 7–4 record and appearance in Florida state playoffs for sophomore. He also played basketball at William Raines. In St. Petersburg, Florida, he was selected to participate in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game.

Nix, who was regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, was ranked No. 1 in the No.'s Top 100 recruits.' The class's 7 defensive tackles. Over competing from Miami (FL), Florida State, and Florida, he accepted a scholarship from Notre Dame.

College career

After not playing as a freshman in 2010, Nix played 11 games as a sophomore in 2011, totaling 45 tackles. Nix began 11 out of 13 games with 50 tackles, including seven and a half for a loss and two sacks. Nix announced on December 17, 2012, that he would resume his college work for his senior year.

Nix started the season with seven games before being forced to leave games against the Air Force and Navy due to knee tendonitis. In a game against Pittsburgh the following week, he returned the following week. It was reported on November 21, 2013, after arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee, that he would miss the remainder of the season plus the bowl game. He finished his senior season with 27 tackles, two of whom were for loss.

Professional career

Nix signed agents Todd France and Brian Ayrault on December 6, 2013.

In the third round (83rd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft, Nix was drafted by the Houston Texans. He was signed by the Texans to a $2.85 million deal, with a signing bonus of $575,252. During the off-season, Nix underwent second knee surgery, missed workouts, as well as the bulk of training camp. Since undergoing a third knee surgery on September 24, 2014, his rookie season came to an end. During his time with Houston, he was unable to participate in any games. Nix was released by the Texas on September 4, 2015.

The New York Giants had Nix claim off waivers on September 6, 2015. He failed his physical and was banned from attending school on September 8, 2015. Nix was re-signed by the Giants on September 9, 2015. On November 7, 2015. He was suspended once more. He was recalled to the Giants' practice squad on November 10, 2015. Nix and the Giants announced a reserve/future deal on January 6, 2016. The Giants released him on September 3, 2016.

On September 5, 2016, the Washington Redskins announced Nix to their practice squad. He was released from the practice squad on September 19, 2016.

On October 25, 2016, Nix was drafted to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad. On January 4, 2017, he signed a Jaguars reserve/future contract. He was released by the Jaguars on May 15, 2017.

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