Jace Nixon is a three-star recruit from Bakersfield, CA, out of Liberty (No. 2,592 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Fresno State's 8 games this season.
Where Nixon comes from
- Bakersfield, CA
- Liberty
- About 100 miles from Valley Children's Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,592 in the 2024 class.
- On the Fresno State roster since 2024
Where Nixon fits
Fresno State lists 12 tight ends this season.
Fresno State tight ends with a game this season
Fresno State is 5-3. Next: at Utah State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Liberty
Also from Bakersfield, CA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Entz
Pass share
46.2%
217 pass / 253 run
Plays / game
58.8
8 games
Team sack rate
5.9%
239 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Fresno State -- now still projected as a developmental piece at tight end.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Fresno State has produced 1 All-Conference tight end.
Three seasons at Fresno State
- 2026 Fresno State EntzYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Fresno State EntzYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Fresno State SkipperYear 1 · Games –
- High school LibertyBakersfield, CA · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,592 in the 2024 class. Signed with Fresno State.Also from Liberty: Grant Buckey (UCLA), Jason Oliver (San Diego State), Tre Fulton (UNLV) and 3 more.
2024
- Signed with Fresno StateThree-star, out of Liberty
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Tim Skipper → Matt Entz. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
