Jerry MixonJerry Mixon is an American football linebacker for the Oregon Ducks.Early life and high schoolMixon attended high school at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the Oregon Ducks.College careerDuring his first two collegiate seasons in 2023 and 2024, he appeared in 19 total games, recording eight tackles and a sack. In week 2 of the 2025 season, Mixon notched a tackle and an interception which he returned 26 yards for a touchdown in a win over Oklahoma State. In week 3, he totaled five tackles and an interception in a victory versus Northwestern, where he was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. In week 11, Mixon notched a team-high 13 tackles in a win against Iowa.Personal lifeHis brother John Mixon played as a running back for the Troy Trojans, while he is also the cousin of Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon.