American football player
Personal information | |
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Born: | (1989-09-19) September 19, 1989 (age 35) Kenner, Louisiana |
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight: | 216 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Destrehan (LA) |
College: | Arkansas |
Position: | Strong safety |
Undrafted: | 2012 |
Career history | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Stats at Pro Football Reference |
Jerico Nelson (born September 19, 1989) is a former American football strong safety. Nelson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Nelson played College football at Arkansas.
Early years
Nelson, from New Sarpy, Louisiana, attended both John Curtis Christian School and later Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana. Nelson was ranked as 23rd athlete in the nation and was ranked as the 9th overall prospect in the state of Louisiana by Rivals.com. He also was ranked as the No. 51 running back in the nation by Scout.com.
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40 | Commit date |
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Jerico Nelson Athlete |
Destrehan, Louisiana | Destrehan High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | 4.45 | Feb 1, 2008 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 51 (RB) Rivals: 23 (ATH), 9 (Louisiana) | ||||||
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College career
He played College football at Arkansas. He finished college with 268 tackles, 10.5 Sacks, 4 Interceptions, 12 Pass Deflections, 2 Forced fumbles.
In his Freshman season, he finished with 37 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
In his Sophomore season, he finished the season with 74 Tackles, 2.5 Sacks, one Interception and a Forced fumble.
In his Junior season, he finished the season with 87 tackles, 2.5 Sacks, one Interception in which it was returned for a touchdown and a forced fumble.
In his Senior season, he finished his Senior season with 70 Tackles, 2 sacks and 4 pass deflections.
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
On April 30, 2012, Nelson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent. On August 31, 2012, he was released. On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad. On December 15, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad after the team placed safety Malcolm Jenkins and Offensive tackle Charles Brown on injured reserve.
Texas Revolution
On January 5, 2016, Nelson signed with the Texas Revolution. On January 3, 2017, Nelson re-signed with the Revolution.
References
- ^ "Jerico Nelson". yahoo.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ "Arkansas Razorbacks profile". arkansasrazorbacks.com. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ "Jerico Nelson College Statistics". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2012.
- "Saints Announce 2012 Rookie Free Agent Class". neworleanssaints.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
- "53-man roster tracker". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. August 31, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
- "New Orleans Saints Announce Practice Squad". neworleanssaints.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- "New Orleans Saints place Malcolm Jenkins, Charles Brown on injured reserve". nola.com. Retrieved December 15, 2012.
External links
- Arkansas Razorbacks bio
- New Orleans Saints bio Archived January 5, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- 1989 births
- Living people
- People from Kenner, Louisiana
- Players of American football from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
- People from New Sarpy, Louisiana
- Sportspeople from St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
- American football safeties
- Destrehan High School alumni
- Arkansas Razorbacks football players
- New Orleans Saints players
- Texas Revolution players