Nigel Warrior Explained
Nigel Warrior (born December 14, 1997) is an American professional football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Tennessee.
Early life
Warrior played high school football at Peachtree Ridge High School.[1]
College career
Warrior played at the University of Tennessee from 2016 to 2019 under head coaches Butch Jones and Jeremy Pruitt.[2] [3]
In the 2016 season, Warrior appeared in five games and had 22 total tackles.[4] In the 2017 season, Warrior recorded a 70-yard pick-six against Missouri.[5] He appeared in 12 games and had 83 total tackles, one sack, three passes defended, three forced fumbles, and the pick-six.[6] In the 2018 season, he appeared in 12 games and had 64 total tackles and one pass defended.[7] In the 2019 season, he appeared in 12 games and had 60 total tackles, four interceptions, and seven passes defended.[8] He recorded one of his interceptions in the Alabama game. The Crimson Tide were threatening to score in Tennessee territory and Warrior's interception flipped the field.[9]
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
Warrior was not selected in the 2020 NFL draft. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens.[10] He was waived after training camp and signed to the practice squad, where he spent his entire rookie season.[11]
On August 31, 2021, Warrior was waived by the Ravens.[12]
Seattle Seahawks
On September 1, 2021, Warrior was claimed by the Seattle Seahawks from waivers.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2021.[14] He was activated on November 27.[15] On April 25, 2022, the Seahawks withdrew Warrior's exclusive rights free agent tender making him an unrestricted free agent.[16]
Montreal Alouettes
Warrior signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 22, 2024.[17] He was released on May 27, 2024.[18]
Personal life
His parents are Tangie Warrior and former NFL cornerback Dale Carter.[19] [20]
His uncle is former Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Jake Reed, and his first cousin, Jake's son, is CFL/former NFL safety J.R. Reed.[21] Both Reed and Warrior participated and were left undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: April 25, 2020 . Peachtree Ridge grad Nigel Warrior signs with Baltimore Ravens . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230109032722/https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/peachtree-ridge-grad-nigel-warrior-signs-with-baltimore-ravens/article_9519d2f6-8755-11ea-9567-8b3952e9a7c6.html . January 9, 2023 . January 9, 2023 . Gwinnett Daily Post . en.
- Web site: Nigel Warrior College Stats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230109031544/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nigel-warrior-1.html . January 9, 2023 . January 9, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Tennessee Volunteers Coaches . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180318121052/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/ . March 18, 2018 . January 9, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Nigel Warrior 2016 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230311213651/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nigel-warrior-1/gamelog/2016 . March 11, 2023 . March 11, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Tennessee at Missouri Box Score, November 11, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171113222942/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-11-11-missouri.html . November 13, 2017 . January 9, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Nigel Warrior 2017 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230311213605/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nigel-warrior-1/gamelog/2017 . March 11, 2023 . March 11, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Nigel Warrior 2018 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230311213737/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nigel-warrior-1/gamelog/2018 . March 11, 2023 . March 11, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Nigel Warrior 2019 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230311213823/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nigel-warrior-1/gamelog/2019 . March 11, 2023 . March 11, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Reed . Jesse . October 19, 2019 . WATCH: Nigel Warrior with huge gain after intercepting Tua Tagovailoa . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230311214045/https://sportsnaut.com/watch-nigel-warrior-with-huge-gain-after-intercepting-tua-tagovailoa/ . March 11, 2023 . March 11, 2023 . sportsnaut.com . en-US.
- Web site: Martin . Brandon . April 25, 2020 . Report: Nigel Warrior Signs UFA Contract With Ravens . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230109032548/https://www.si.com/college/tennessee/football/nigel-warrior-signs-ufa-contract-with-ravens . January 9, 2023 . January 9, 2023 . Sports Illustrated . en.
- Web site: Oyefusi . Daniel . September 6, 2020 . Ravens finalize 16-man practice squad, including quarterback Tyler Huntley and safety Nigel Warrior . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210711213309/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-practice-squad-quarterback-huntley-warrior-20200906-tkr4jbcf5zco3ch4ktcia3dzwy-story.html . July 11, 2021 . July 11, 2021 . BaltimoreSun.com.
- Web site: Mink . Ryan . August 31, 2021 . Ravens Make Cuts to 53. Here's the Full List . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204222243/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-make-cuts-to-53-here-s-the-full-list . December 4, 2022 . January 8, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
- Web site: Boyle . John . September 1, 2021 . Seahawks Claim C Dakoda Shepley & CB Nigel Warrior Off Waivers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210901201457/https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-claim-c-dakoda-shepley-cb-nigel-warrior-off-waivers . September 1, 2021 . September 1, 2021 . Seahawks.com.
- Web site: Boyle . John . September 7, 2021 . Seahawks Place Three On Injured Reserve; Add Blessuan Austin, Penny Hart & John Reid To 53-Man Roster . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220705095925/https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-place-three-on-injured-reserve-add-blessuan-austin-penny-hart-john-reid . July 5, 2022 . January 8, 2023 . Seahawks.com.
- Web site: Boyle . John . November 27, 2021 . Seahawks Sign G Phil Haynes Off Practice Squad; Activate CB Nigel Warrior From IR . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230103160425/https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-g-phil-haynes-off-practice-squad-activate-cb-nigel-warrior-from-ir . January 3, 2023 . January 8, 2023 . Seahawks.com.
- Web site: Alper . Josh . April 25, 2022 . Seahawks withdraw tender offer to Nigel Warrior . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220630190102/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/04/25/seahawks-withdraw-tender-offer-to-nigel-warrior/ . June 30, 2022 . January 8, 2023 . ProFootballTalk.
- Web site: Nigel Warrior. Footballdb.com . February 25, 2024.
- Web site: Nigel Warrior . footballdb.com . 13 August 2024.
- Web site: Conner . Matt . April 18, 2020 . Former Chiefs cornerback Dale Carter has two family members in 2020 NFL Draft . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230109031730/https://arrowheadaddict.com/2020/04/18/dale-carter-two-family-members-2020-nfl-draft-nigel-warrior-jr-reed/ . January 9, 2023 . January 9, 2023 . Arrowhead Addict . en-US.
- Web site: Thomas . Paul . February 3, 2016 . Peachtree Ridge's Nigel Warrior follows his father's footsteps to Tennessee . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221004142921/https://www.gwinnettprepsports.com/schools/peachtree_ridge/peachtree-ridge-s-nigel-warrior-follows-his-father-s-footsteps-to-tennessee/article_564f18f8-333a-51f1-a213-078f18afe46a.html . October 4, 2022 . January 9, 2023 . Gwinnett Prep Sports . en.
- Web site: Calhoun . Caleb . April 25, 2020 . Tennessee football: Vols S Nigel Warrior signs with Baltimore Ravens . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210711213319/https://allfortennessee.com/2020/04/25/tennessee-football-nigel-warrior-ravens/ . July 11, 2021 . July 11, 2021 . All For Tennessee.