Jerico Nelson

Jerico Nelson
Personal information
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
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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.[1] 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]

College recruiting information
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 
Star ratings: 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:

  • "Arkansas Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  • "2008 Arkansas Football Recruiting Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  • "2008 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 28, 2012.

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. On January 3, 2017, Nelson re-signed with the Revolution.

References

  1. ^ a b "Jerico Nelson". yahoo.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Arkansas Razorbacks profile". arkansasrazorbacks.com. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Jerico Nelson College Statistics". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2012.
  4. ^ "Saints Announce 2012 Rookie Free Agent Class". neworleanssaints.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  5. ^ "53-man roster tracker". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. August 31, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  6. ^ "New Orleans Saints Announce Practice Squad". neworleanssaints.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  7. ^ "New Orleans Saints place Malcolm Jenkins, Charles Brown on injured reserve". nola.com. Retrieved December 15, 2012.