FOXBORO - New England Patriots wide receiver Tre Nixon may only be entering his second year with the team. However, he is well-aware of the place he will always hold in the franchise’s folklore.
Having been drafted by the Pats in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft (242nd overall), Nixon has the distinction of being Ernie Adams’ final draft selection with the Patriots organization.
The revered, but somewhat enigmatic former Patriots director of football research retired in June 2021 — capping a 46-year career which included providing draft analysis, free agency input, football scouting and strategy.