Nasir Adderley Explained

Nasir Adderley
Number:	32, 24
Position:	Safety
Birth Date:	31 May 1997
Birth Place:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	0
Weight Lb:	206
College:	Delaware (2015–2018)
Draftyear:	2019
Draftround:	2
Draftpick:	60
Pastteams:	Los Angeles Chargers (–)
Highlights:	2× First-team All-CAA (2017, 2018)
Statleague:	NFL
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	232
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statvalue2:	0.5
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:	2
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:	2
Statlabel5:	Interceptions
Statvalue5:	3
Statlabel6:	Pass deflections
Statvalue6:	12
Pfr:	AddeNa00

Nasir Allan Adderley (born May 31, 1997) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens and was selected by the Chargers in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Early life

Adderley was born in Philadelphia, on May 31, 1997. He attended Great Valley High School in Malvern, Pennsylvania. He committed to the University of Delaware to play college football.

College career

Adderley played at Delaware from 2015 to 2018.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vannini . Chris . February 27, 2019 . With timely assists, Nasir Adderley forges path from FCS to possible first-round pick . April 13, 2019 . The Athletic.
2. Web site: Bair . Scott . January 29, 2019 . Delaware's Nasir Adderley improved draft stock under Raiders' tutelage . April 13, 2019 . NBC Sports.
3. Web site: Henne, Ricky . April 26, 2019 . Chargers Draft Ball-Hawking Safety Nasir Adderley in Round Two . Chargers.com.
4. Web site: October 26, 2019 . Chargers place FS Nasir Adderley on IR, activate OT Russell Okung . Chargers Wire . USA Today.
5. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers at New Orleans Saints - October 12th, 2020 . October 11, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
6. News: Benjamin . Cody . Chargers safety Nasir Adderley announces he's retiring at age 25 after just four NFL seasons . CBSSports.com . March 16, 2023 . March 16, 2023.
7. Web site: Berman . Zach . January 25, 2019 . Delaware's Nasir Adderley determined to be the next great Adderley from Philadelphia . April 13, 2019 . Philly.com.
8. Web site: Schwartz . Paul . January 25, 2019 . Hall of Fame relative inspires potential Giants draft target . April 13, 2019 . New York Post.
9. Web site: Santoliquito . Joseph . March 15, 2019 . For Delaware's Nasir Adderley, a Hall-of-Fame name was never going to be enough . April 13, 2019 . Philly Voice.
10. Web site: https://www.delawareonline.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delawareonline.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2F2019%2F03%2F21%2Ftresolini-fbs-schools-missed-out-delawares-nfl-prospect-adderley%2F3221635002%2F%7Ctitle= . subscription . September 11, 2019 . |publisher=Gannett|title=The News Journal }} After spending his first two years as a cornerback, he switched to safety prior to his junior season in 2017.^[2] During his career, he had 226 tackles and 10 interceptions.

    Professional career

    Adderley was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round (60th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.^[3] He played in the first four games of the 2019 season, primarily on special teams, before aggravating a hamstring injury. He missed the next three games before being placed on injured reserve on October 26, 2019.^[4]

    In Week 5 of the 2020 season against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, Adderley recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Drew Brees during the 30–27 overtime loss.^[5]

    Adderley announced his retirement from football at the age of 25 years old on March 16, 2023, after his contract with the Chargers expired.^[6]

    Personal life

    His first cousin twice removed, Herb Adderley, was an NFL cornerback for the Green Bay Packers and was inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.^{[7] [8] [9]}

    External links

    • Delaware Blue Hens bio
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