Tory Nixon

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Torran Blake Nixon (born February 24, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs and was selected 33rd overall in the second round of the 1985 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.^[1]

Key Information

No. 20
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	(1962-02-24) February 24, 1962 (age 63) Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Shadow Mountain (Phoenix, Arizona)
College	San Diego State
NFL draft	1985: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick
Career history
Washington Redskins (1985)* San Francisco 49ers (1985–1988)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Super Bowl champion (XXIII)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions 3 Fumble recoveries 2 Touchdowns 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Interceptions	3
Fumble recoveries	2
Touchdowns	1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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In April 2019, Nixon was named President of Umpqua Bank. Previously, Nixon served as division president and managing director for California Bank & Trust in San Diego and Northern California. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1985 to 1989 and was a member of the Super Bowl XXIII championship team over the Cincinnati Bengals. Nixon holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California.^[2]

1. ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
2. ^ "Umpqua Bank Promotes Tory Nixon to SEVP, Chief Banking Officer to Advance Human-Digital Banking Strategy". Archived from the original on July 10, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2025.

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