Jerico Nelson

Jerico Nelson
Free agent
Position: Strong safety
Personal information
Date of birth: (1989-09-19) September 19, 1989
Place of birth: Kenner, Louisiana
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Destrehan (LA)
College: Arkansas
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012
Tackles: 0
Sacks: 0
Interceptions: 0
Forced fumbles: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Jerico Nelson (born September 19, 1989) is an American Football strong safety who is currently a free agent. Nelson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Nelson played College football at Arkansas.

Early years

Nelson attended Destrehan High School in 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.[1][2] He also was ranked as the No. 51 running back in the nation by Scout.com.[2]

Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Jerico Nelson
Athlete		 Destrehan, Louisiana Destrehan High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 186 lb (84 kg) 4.45 Feb 1, 2008 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 51 (RB)   Rivals: 23 (ATH), 9 (Louisiana)
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

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.[3]

In his Freshman season, He finished with 37 tackles and 3.5 sacks.[3]

In his Sophomore season, He finished the season with 74 Tackles, 2.5 Sacks, one Interception and a Forced fumble.[3]

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.[3]

In his Senior season, He finished his Senior season with 70 Tackles, 2 sacks and 4 pass deflections.[3]

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

On April 30, 2012, Nelson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[4] On August 31, 2012, He was released.[5] On September 1, 2012, He was signed to the practice squad.[6] 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.[7]

Texas Revolution

On January 5, 2016, Nelson signed with the Texas Revolution.

References

  1. ↑ http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jerico-Nelson-62073
  2. 1 2 "Arkansas Razorbacks profile". arkansasrazorbacks.com.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Jerico Nelson College Statistics". sports-reference.com.
  4. ↑ "Saints Announce 2012 Rookie Free Agent Class". neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  5. ↑ "53-man roster tracker". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  6. ↑ "New Orleans Saints Announce Practice Squad". neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  7. ↑ "New Orleans Saints place Malcolm Jenkins, Charles Brown on injured reserve". nola.com. Retrieved December 15, 2012.
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