Tory Nixon was drafted No. 33 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft out of San Diego State. 50 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #33
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 50
- Career AV
- 535th at San Diego State
The pick
How Tory Nixon came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Career approximate value
- 535th among San Diego State picks
- Final season
- 19883 years after the draft
Around pick 33
Who came off the board on either side of Tory Nixon.
Arizona
Purdue
Maryland · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida State
San Diego State in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from San Diego State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
San Diego State
#150
Reuben Henderson
DB · CHI · 1981
San Diego State
#152
Nat Berhe
DB · NYG · 2014
San Diego State
#68
Leon McFadden
DB · CLE · 2013
San Diego State
#208
Eric Pinkins
DB · SEA · 2014
San Diego State
#115
Marviel Underwood
DB · GB · 2005
San Diego State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tory Nixon in the 1985 NFL Draft
Tory Nixon is a Defensive back out of San Diego State selected No. 33 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value San Diego State has produced 91 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Tory Nixon drafted?
Tory Nixon was selected No. 33 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/tory-nixon.
What college did Tory Nixon play for?
Tory Nixon played college football at San Diego State in the Mountain West. See every San Diego State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-diego-state-aztecs.
How did Tory Nixon's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/tory-nixon.