Former MAC Defensive Player of the Year Rosie Nix NFL Draft

Rosie Nix former MAC Defensive Player of the Year (Freshman) joins the NFL Draft College2Pro.com show. Nix is on his way to play in the Medal of Honor Bowl, in South Carolina. A game where NFL Scouts and coaches will be able to get an up close look at this former Kent State stand out. Kent State senior Roosevelt Nix (Reynoldsburg, Ohio) was one of 22 defensive linemen named to SI.com's 2013 All-America Team.  Earning Honorable Mention, Nix becomes just the second defensive player in program history to earn a spot on an SI.com All-America Team. Earlier this month, Nix became the first player in program history and fifth player in Mid-American Conference history to earn first team all-conference honors in four consecutive seasons.  The two-year team captain earned spots on the Nagurski, Outland and Bednarik Watch lists in three straight seasons and was named to the Senior Bowl Watch List. Nix led the Golden Flashes in tackles for loss (13.0), sacks (3.5) and quarterback hurries (6), despite playing through injuries during much of the season.  He also forced two fumbles, made 41 tackles, broke up five passes and blocked a kick. The only player in league history to be named Mid-American Conference Defensive player of the Year as a freshman, Nix finished as Kent State's career leader in tackles for loss (65.0) and forced fumbles (12).  He also ranks second in career sacks (24.0).