Jaden Nixon

RB · Rookie

ROOKIE UDFA

Current depth chart

RBNo longer on the rosterROOKIE UDFA

Depth relationships

RB18Josh Jacobs→RB232MarShawn Lloyd→RB322Pierre Strong→

Bio

Jaden Nixon is a 5'10", 200-pound running back who joined the Green Bay Packers. Nixon played college football at Oklahoma State (2021-23), Western Michigan (2024), and UCF (2025), appearing in 52 games across his career. He rushed for 1,973 yards and 21 touchdowns on 324 carries, averaging 6.1 yards per attempt, while catching 61 passes for 480 yards and four scores. As a kick returner, Nixon recorded 68 returns for 1,547 yards and two touchdowns. He earned first-team All-MAC honors in 2024 and honorable mention All-Big 12 recognition as a returner in 2025.

Player information

Weight200 lbHometownIrving, TXDraftedUndrafted free agent · signed with Packers 2026ExperienceRookie season

Contract

$1.0Mper year · AAV