Jaden Nixon headshot
RB Free agent #35

Jaden Nixon Fantasy outlook and stats for 2026

Height / weight
5'10", 199 lb
Experience
Rookie

2026 Season

PPR PPG
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Pos rank
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Rostered
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Should You Start or Roster Jaden Nixon?

Nixon sits at the very bottom of the redraft radar, carrying an expert consensus rank of RB196 and showing up on roughly zero percent of rosters. With no 2025 production on file and no published projections, there is nothing concrete pointing to a defined role in Green Bay's backfield. The UCF product checks in at 5-foot-10 and 199 pounds, a build that fits a complementary change-of-pace profile rather than a between-the-tackles workhorse.

For now he is purely a watch-list name whose value hinges entirely on injuries or attrition ahead of him on the depth chart. The schedule does offer a sliver of intrigue: Green Bay opens against soft run defenses, and the fantasy playoff slate grades out manageable. None of that matters until Nixon earns touches, so treat him as a waiver-wire contingency, not a draftable asset, until a clear path to carries emerges.

Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability

Outlook

For now he is purely a watch-list name whose value hinges entirely on injuries or attrition ahead of him on the depth chart. The schedule does offer a sliver of intrigue: Green Bay opens against soft run defenses, and the fantasy playoff slate grades out manageable. None of that matters until Nixon earns touches, so treat him as a waiver-wire contingency, not a draftable asset, until a clear path to carries emerges. Full outlook

Injury status

Active, no designation

Our 2026 Preseason Outlook

Nixon sits at the very bottom of the redraft radar, carrying an expert consensus rank of RB196 and showing up on roughly zero percent of rosters. With no 2025 production on file and no published projections, there is nothing concrete pointing to a defined role in Green Bay's backfield. The UCF product checks in at 5-foot-10 and 199 pounds, a build that fits a complementary change-of-pace profile rather than a between-the-tackles workhorse.

For now he is purely a watch-list name whose value hinges entirely on injuries or attrition ahead of him on the depth chart. The schedule does offer a sliver of intrigue: Green Bay opens against soft run defenses, and the fantasy playoff slate grades out manageable. None of that matters until Nixon earns touches, so treat him as a waiver-wire contingency, not a draftable asset, until a clear path to carries emerges.

Jaden Nixon Bio

Jaden Nixon is a former NFL running back. He attended Lone Star and played college football at UCF.

Career Timeline

His career from 2026 on, where StatChasers' game logs begin. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

GB2026 Green Bay Packers
0games played
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team.

What happened at each stop

  1. Green Bay Packers2026

    Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  2. College: UCF

About Jaden Nixon: Bio FAQ

How tall is Jaden Nixon?

Jaden Nixon is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 199 pounds, and plays running back.

How much does Jaden Nixon weigh?

Jaden Nixon weighs 199 pounds, his listed weight. He is listed at 5'10".

What position does Jaden Nixon play?

Jaden Nixon plays running back, wearing number 35. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.

Where did Jaden Nixon go to college?

Jaden Nixon played college football at UCF, after attending Lone Star (TX).

Where is Jaden Nixon from?

Jaden Nixon went to high school in Texas, at Lone Star, before playing college football at UCF.

How long has Jaden Nixon been in the NFL?

Jaden Nixon is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.