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Former Viera Hawk, Current New England Patriots WR Tre Nixon ‘Turning Heads’ at NFL Minicamp

WR Tre Nixon (7th round, 2021) made a top play at practice — catching a dime from Mac Jones on a deep over route (tight coverage from Jonathan Jones).

Nixon said it was a shot play, he knew his number was called, and was excited at the line.

As for the throw from Mac… pic.twitter.com/b14zJoVT1R

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 7, 2022

(PATRIOTS.COM) – With Kendrick Bourne missing from Tuesday’s minicamp practice and Jakobi Meyers appearing to be limited, second-year receiver Tre Nixon jumped into the offensive mix and showed up with one of the best plays of the day, hauling in a perfect downfield pass from Mac Jones over the tight coverage of Jonathan Jones.