Jerico Nelson Explained

Jerico Nelson
Position:Strong safety
Birth Date:September 19, 1989
Birth Place:Kenner, Louisiana
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:216
High School:Destrehan (LA)
College:Arkansas
Undraftedyear:2012
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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.

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.

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.[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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jerico Nelson. yahoo.com. August 30, 2022. September 6, 2022.
  2. Web site: Arkansas Razorbacks profile . arkansasrazorbacks.com. December 28, 2012.
  3. Web site: Jerico Nelson College Statistics . sports-reference.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121229130524/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jerico-nelson-1.html . December 29, 2012 .
  4. Web site: Saints Announce 2012 Rookie Free Agent Class . neworleanssaints.com . April 30, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120618112101/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-2012-Rookie-Free-Agent-Class/2d793d2e-04c4-4291-ac35-e457fc797fea . June 18, 2012 . dead .
  5. Web site: 53-man roster tracker . profootballtalk.nbcsports.com . August 31, 2012 . August 31, 2012.
  6. Web site: New Orleans Saints Announce Practice Squad . neworleanssaints.com . September 1, 2012 . September 2, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120902214425/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-Announce-Practice-Squad/e0489eef-79a4-4918-8e2c-461c8ae65b6b . dead .
  7. Web site: New Orleans Saints place Malcolm Jenkins, Charles Brown on injured reserve . nola.com . December 15, 2012.