Ryan Nixon

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
6-3
Weight:
194
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Long Beach, Calif.
High School:
Long Beach Poly
Prev School:
El Camino College

TULSA – Received a redshirt season in 2019 … played in four games … saw action against San Jose State, Navy, Houston and East Carolina … was credited with five tackles … had a season-high three stops against Navy… added two tackles at East Carolina … transferred to Tulsa from El Camino College prior to the 2019 season.

JUNIOR COLLEGE – Played cornerback and safety at El Camino College for one season … totaled 23 tackles and two pass break-ups in 10 games in 2018.

HIGH SCHOOL – Was a two-year starter at safety at Long Beach Poly High School … was credited with 50 tackles, seven pass break-ups in his two seasons … had 35 tackles and two pass breakups in 11 games his senior season … earned first team all-conference honors as a senior … was a 3-star prospect … high school coaches were Antonio Pierce and Chris Claiborne.

PERSONAL – Favorite pro sports team is the Los Angeles Lakers … lists the New England Patriots as his favorite NFL team … his favorite NFL player is Jalen Ramsey … Lebron James is his favorite professional athlete … his uncle is former USC All-American and NFL All-Pro linebacker Willie McGinest … mother is Tanisha McGinest … majoring in organizational studies.