John Nix was drafted No. 240 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 31 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #240
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 31
- Career AV
- 235th at Southern Mississippi
The pick
How John Nix came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
- Southern Mississippi
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
31 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 31
- Career approximate value
- 235th among Southern Mississippi picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20043 years after the draft
Around pick 240
Who came off the board on either side of John Nix.
Michigan State
Florida State
Southern Mississippi in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Southern Mississippi
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Nix in the 2001 NFL Draft
John Nix is a Defensive tackle out of Southern Mississippi selected No. 240 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2001 NFL Draft. 31 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Southern Mississippi has produced 58 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 John Nix drafted?
John Nix was selected No. 240 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/john-nix.
What college did John Nix play for?
John Nix played college football at Southern Mississippi. See every Southern Mississippi draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southernmississippi.
How did John Nix's NFL career turn out?
31 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/john-nix.