4-star EDGE Isaiah Nixon flips to UCF from Florida

Saint Petersburg (Fla.) Lakewood four-star EDGE Isaiah Nixon has flipped his commitment from Florida to UCF.

Nixon had been committed to the Gators since June 21.

The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder is the No. 250 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 27 edge rusher and the No. 48 senior recruit in Florida.

Nixon has an On3 NIL Valuation of $22K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Isaiah Nixon Scouting Summary

Edge defender whose combination of get-off, burst and bend consistently allows him to get into the backfield and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Change of direction is rare for his size. Stands 6-foot-3.5, 210 pounds with a 6-foot-4 wingspan. Jumped a 26-inch vertical and ran an electronically-timed 4.50 shuttle and 7.20 3-cone during the spring camp circuit before his senior season. High motor player that works to make plays from backside and in the flat.

Excellent speed rush skills, will need to develop a larger pass rush arsenal. Shows willingness to strike and use his hands in the run game. Lacks ideal length to engage opponent first consistently. Needs to add functional strength and mass in his lower half. Should be taken care of early in college career with collegiate strength and nutrition staff. Has the athletic ability and physical tools to turn in an illustrious college career. Should see early work at the next level as stand up pass rush specialist and space defender on passing downs.