Imagine someone telling you in March that new signing Keisean Nixon would be an All-Pro caliber player for the Green Bay Packers during the 2022 season.
Turns out, that’s exactly what happened. After an incredible run as a kick and punt returner over the final two months of the regular season, Nixon was named a first-team All-Pro return specialist by Pro Football Focus.
Nixon was joined on PFF’s 2022 All-Pro team by Jaire Alexander, who was named a second-teamer at cornerback.
Nixon, who took over return duties in Green Bay around midseason, led all players in kickoff returns (35) and kickoff return yards (1,009), and he finished third in kickoff return average (28.