By Tyler Devine

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Three-star defensive end Daviyon Nixon's official visit to Iowa this weekend was about more than just football.

The Kenosha, Wis., saw more of what life would be like as a student than an athlete at Iowa, which currently stands in his top three schools along with Purdue and Northern Illinois.

"I met with the coaches and then went out to breakfast," Nixon said Sunday. "I met with the players, watched the basketball game and just had a great time. I enjoyed myself very much. What stood out to me the most was the detailed information they had about what I want to study and that’s criminal justice. They had the professors come in and break everything down for me and it was amazing, I had an amazing time.

“Mainly, they told me about how I should realize the differences between Iowa and other schools and that no matter what Iowa will have everything I need in order to help me succeed and make it to the next level or be what I want to be after college.”

The Iowa coaching staff didn't seem to be concerned about the 6-foot-4, 285-pound Nixon's ability to fit in on the field. They wanted to make sure Nixon would be comfortable in the classroom as well.

"They really just told me the way my football I.Q. is is wonderful," Nixon said. "They really like the way I play. They mainly told me that they have no worries for me about football as long as I can do what I need to do on the field and in the weight room and that I should be just fine.

"They mainly told me about academics and stuff like that. They didn’t really touch on my football skills heavily.”

Nixon said Sunday that he didn't want to say whether he had a favorite between Iowa, Purdue and Northern Illinois, where he had previously been committed. He plans to announce his choice on Wednesday, which is national signing day.

While on campus, Nixon was hosted by freshman linebacker Amani Jones, who raved about his experience at Iowa.

Jones also provided insight about what it takes to be successful at Iowa, which is coming off an 8-5 season.

"He told me Iowa was a great place and if you come in and do what you’re supposed to do, you have a great chance of playing with them," Nixon said. "(He also told me about) being trustworthy of the coaches.”