Nick Brossette Explained

Number:42, 36, 31
Position:Running back
Birth Date:2 March 1996
Birth Place:Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:210
High School:University
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College:LSU
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Pfr:BrosNi00

Nick Brossette (born March 2, 1996) is a former American football running back. He played college football at LSU. He played for the DC Defenders of the XFL in 2020.

Early years

Brossette was a 4-star recruit from University High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He committed to LSU on August 23, 2013.[1]

College career

During his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons, Brossette did not see much playing time due to competition from Leonard Fournette and Derrius Guice. During his senior season, he ran for 1,039 yards and 14 touchdowns.[2]

Professional career

New England Patriots

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, the Patriots signed him as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2019. During his preseason debut against the Detroit Lions, he ran for 66 yards and a touchdown. He finished the preseason with 200 rushing yards and three touchdowns.[3] He was waived by the Patriots on August 31, 2019.[4]

Detroit Lions

He was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad on September 12, 2019. He was later released that same day, and was resigned by the Lions on September 18, 2019.[5] He was released by the Lions again on September 24, 2019.[6]

DC Defenders

Brossette was signed by the DC Defenders of the XFL during mini-camp in December 2019. He rushed for 75 yards and his first XFL touchdown against the Los Angeles Wildcats on February 23, 2020. He finished the season with 87 rushing yards.[7] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nick Brossette, University Lab, Running Back. 247sports.com. 2020-04-26.
  2. Web site: Former LSU RB, University High product Nick Brossette signed by the New England Patriots. April 28, 2019. The Advocate. April 26, 2020.
  3. News: Hellman . Sam . September 12, 2019 . Former LSU RB Nick Brossette joins Lions practice squad . 247sports.com . August 11, 2020.
  4. News: Thomas . Oliver . August 31, 2019 . Patriots roster cuts: NFL preseason rushing leader Nick Brossette waived . PatsPulpit.com . August 11, 2020.
  5. News: Schlitt, Erik. Former LSU RB Nick Brossette joins Lions practice squad. LionsWire.com. September 18, 2019 . August 11, 2020.
  6. News: Nick Brossette: Let go from Lions' practice squad. CBSsports.com . September 24, 2019 . August 11, 2020.
  7. Web site: Nick Brossette. XFL.com. 2020-08-11. April 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412014632/https://stats.xfl.com/Player/10064. dead.
  8. News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.