What PFF says about new Auburn LB Larry Nixon III

Here's a look at what Pro Football Focus has to say about Auburn's newest transfer portal addition.

Author:
Lance Dawe
Publish date:
May 17, 2023 4:15 PM EDT

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The Tigers added another piece from North Texas.

Larry Nixon III, a senior linebacker transfer from the Mean Green, has committed to Auburn, according to his social media. Nixon is the second UNT transfer to commit to Auburn with wide receiver Jyaire Shorter choosing the Tigers earlier in the afternoon on May 16th.

Nixon appeared in 41 games over the course of four seasons for the Mean Green, collecting 245 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. In 2022, Nixon started all 14 games for UNT, racking up 105 tackles, 5.5 TFL and a sack.

Here's a look at what Pro Football Focus has to say about Nixon:

Defensive grade: 66.6

Rush defense grade: 71.2

Tackle grade: 61.9

Pass rush grade: 78.0

Coverage grade: 56.2

Snaps

Dline: 58

Box: 637

Slot corner: 39

Kick coverage: 3

Punt return: 13