Jeff Nixon is a former American professional football defensive back who played six seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted in the fourth round out of the University of Richmond in 1979. In 1980 he was the Sports Illustrated Defensive Player of the Month for September after setting a franchise record for most takeaways in a game with four. His career was cut short in 1984 after suffering a severe injury. Nixon is represented by the NFL Alumni Association.