Tyler Nix

2023 (Freshman): Played in one game but recorded no statistics. HIGH SCHOOL: A versatile student-athlete, Nix played strong safety, tight end and fullback for the Buccaneers. This past season at tight end, he caught eight passes for 98 yards – an average of 12.3 yards per catch – for three touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, he recorded 105 total tackles and 10 for-loss with 4.5 sacks and 12 QB hurries. Nix also had a 72-yard interception return for a touchdown, nine pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and a blocked field goal ... A team captain in 2022, Nix was also named the region Defensive Lineman of the Year while leading Beech to the Class 6A title game and a selection to the TACA East-West All-Star game ... In his prep career, collected 275 tackles, 11 interceptions, seven fumble recoveries and 10 sacks ... was a three-sport athlete at Beech, playing football, baseball and basketball. PERSONAL: The son of Jamie and Christy Nix ... born July 8, 2004, in Hendersonville, Tenn.