Keisean Nixon was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Green Bay Packers. Nixon was a contributor in more than one way for the team in 2022, but he shined as a kick returner. He was named a First Team All-Pro despite not taking over the role until November after the release of Amari Rodgers.
Keisean Nixon To Be the Green Bay Packers Swiss Army Knife
Keisean Nixon Makes Instant Impact in 2022
Nixon signed as an undrafted free agent with the Raiders in 2019 after playing college football at the University of South Carolina. After being primarily a special teams player with the Raiders, he built a familiarity with Rich Bissacia. While he was a member of the Raiders, he only logged six attempts as a kick returner.
The Green Bay Packers struggled greatly in the return game until Keisean Nixon came along. He led the league in kick return yards with 1,009 kick return yards on 32 attempts.
Not only did Nixon provide exceptional return skills, but he also showcased his ability on defense. He started four games on defense and even recorded an interception. He primarily played the nickel position on the defensive side of the ball and played a big role in the defensive turnaround in the final weeks of the season.
Nixon To Be Featured On Special Teams, Defense & Offense?
Nixon will surely begin the 2023 season as the team's primary kick returner. The team has tried different players as punt returners, but it is not out of the question for Nixon to handle punts and kickoffs. He had 11 attempts as a punt returner. He will look to make the All-Pro team for the second consecutive season as a returner.
Keisean Nixon is also set up for a bigger role on defense in 2o23. He is the team's starting nickel corner and has seen first-team reps all offseason. Nixon's athleticism allows him to keep up with quick and fast slot receivers, while Jaire Alexander and Rasul Douglas can excel as outside corners.
The most surprising part of Nixon's 2023 season may be his potential on offense. Matt LaFleur discussed getting Nixon the ball on offense back in March, but he was seen catching passes with the group when the team began practices.
"Kei’, he’s a dynamic player,” LaFleur said via Packers.com. “I was joking with him, I said, ‘Hey, you never know, there might be some opportunities offensively.’ And I know he was fired up to hear that. For us, it truly is. If he can handle it, I’ve got no problem putting him in there in some situations on offense. But got to make sure that we take care of that nickel spot first and foremost and continue to progress as a returner.”
No, CB/KR Keisean Nixon wasn’t lost. He was supposed to be down with the offense catching passes.
Rare to see a green jersey with the offensive guys but Matt LaFleur suggested this offseason he might consider giving the All Pro return man some snaps. pic.twitter.com/nJeLre6ACz
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) July 29, 2023
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