Derrick Nix

Biography

Personal Information Hometown: Attalla, Ala. Education: Southern Miss, 2002 Spouse: Allison Children: Ava, Derrin, Dray Birthday: February 22 Coaching Experience 2026-present: Alabama, WR 2024-25: Auburn, OC/RB 2020-23: Ole Miss, WR 2008-19: Ole Miss, RB 2007-08: Atlanta Falcons, OA 2005-06: Southern Miss, RB 2004: Southern Miss, TE 2003: Southern Miss, GA Derrick Nix was officially added to the Alabama coaching staff in January of 2026 to lead the Crimson Tide's wide receivers. One of the top offensive minds and recruiters in college football, Nix brings a wealth of experience to Tuscaloosa, highlighted by nearly 20 years as an assistant in the Southeastern Conference. Auburn - Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs (2024-25) Spent two seasons in Auburn from 2024-25, serving as the offensive coordinator and running backs coach Despite a down year in '25, the Tigers' backs ranked in the top-half of the SEC for rushing yards and rushing yards per game The offensive unit also led the conference and tied for third nationally with just eight total turnovers lost in 2025 In his first season on the Plains, Nix coached running back Jarquez Hunter to first team All-SEC accolades after Hunter accumulated 1,201 yards, highlighted by a 278-yard effort at Kentucky that finished as the highest single-game total by an FBS player in 2024 Ole Miss - Assistant Head Coach/Wide Receiver (2023-24) | Wide Receivers (2021-24 | Running Backs (2008-20) Worked 16 seasons at Ole Miss from 2008-23 While i