Nicolas Jean-Baptiste
Nicolas Jean-Baptiste (born March 8, 1989) is a former American football nose tackle. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Baylor. He also was a member of the Cleveland Browns. Early yearsJean-Baptiste attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory.[1] He earned 2006 first-team All-District 17-5A honors on offense as an Offensive guard and defense as a Defensive end.[1] College careerJean-Baptiste played at Baylor University. He participated in the 2012 East West Shrine Game.[2] He played 49 games and started 21 games at Nose tackle.[1] He recorded 94 tackles, 5 sacks and a Forced fumble.[1] In 2011 his senior year, Jean-Baptiste recorded a career high 4 sacks along with 36 tackles.[1] In his junior year, Jean-Baptiste played 12 games and he recorded 31 tackles, half sack.[1] On September 2, 2011, in the season opener against TCU, Jean-Baptiste had four tackles, one tackle was for a loss of gain, a pass deflection and a blocked kick in which Baylor won 50-48 after blowing a 24-point lead.[3] During his junior season, Jean-Baptiste was named the starter in the fourth game of the year against Rice.[1] But Jean-Baptiste had just one tackle as Baylor won 30-13.[4] In his sophomore year, Jean-Baptiste played 12 games coming off the bench.[1] He had 18 tackles and a half sack.[1] In a game against Northwestern State, he recorded a season high 4 tackles, including one for an assisted loss of gain while Baylor won 68-13.[5] In his redshirt freshman year, Jean-Baptiste played in 12 games and only had 9 tackles.[1] On December 7, 2011, Jean-Baptiste was named to the Second-team All-Big 12.[6] Professional careerBaltimore RavensAfter going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft, Jean-Baptiste signed with the Baltimore Ravens' practice team.[7] On August 31, he was released.[8] Indianapolis ColtsJean-Baptiste was signed by the Indianapolis Colts to their practice squad on September 18, 2012.[9] On October 3, 2012, he was released from the practice squad. Cleveland BrownsHe signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 13, 2013. On August 26, he was released. Arizona RattlersJean-Baptiste was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League on December 10, 2013.[10] Jacksonville SharksOn March 19, 2015, Jean-Baptiste was traded to the Jacksonville Sharks for Chase Deadder.[11] Coaching careerIn 2015, Jean-Baptiste was hired as the defensive line coach for South Dakota Mines.[12] In 2016, Jean-Baptiste joined Baylor as a graduate assistant.[12] In 2017, Jean-Baptiste was rehired as the defensive line coach for South Dakota Mines.[12] In 2018, Jean-Baptiste was hired as the defensive line coach for Navarro College.[13] In 2020, Jean-Baptiste was hired as the defensive line coach for Cleveland High School.[14] In 2022, Jean-Baptiste was hired as the defensive tackles coach and assistant defensive line coach for Montana State.[15][16] References
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