Reliable, high-floor Auburn linebacker with proven tackle production
Larry Nixon III brings a steady, assignment-sound presence to Auburn’s linebacker room: in the 2023 season he finished second on the team with 50 tackles, and his North Texas résumé shows 246 career tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks over 24 starts. He’s not a splashy stat-chaser, but his value is consistency, physicality, and experience against college offenses. PFF’s 2022 snapshot also suggests a useful pass-rush component, which adds some versatility for a defense that wants a dependable inside linebacker who can handle volume and play with urgency.[1][4]
