Jerico Nelson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jerico Nelson
| image =
| position = Strong safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|9|19|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Kenner, Louisiana
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 13
| weight_lbs = 270
| high_school = Destrehan (LA)
| college = Arkansas
| undraftedyear = 2012
| pastteams =
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2012}})
- Texas Revolution ({{CIF Year|2016|2017}})
| highlights =
}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jerico-Nelson-62073|title=Jerico Nelson|publisher=yahoo.com|date=August 30, 2022|access-date=September 6, 2022}} 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.{{cite web | title= Arkansas Razorbacks profile | work= arkansasrazorbacks.com| url=http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=1514880 |access-date=December 28, 2012}} He also was ranked as the No. 51 running back in the nation by Scout.com.
{{College athlete recruit start|40=yes|collapse=no|year=2008}}
{{College athlete recruit entry
| recruit = Jerico Nelson
| position = Athlete
| hometown = Destrehan, Louisiana
| highschool = Destrehan High School
| feet = 5
| inches = 10
| weight = 186
| 40 = 4.45
| commitdate = February 1, 2008
| scout stars = 3
| rivals stars = 4
}}
{{College athlete recruit end
| 40 = yes
| year = 2008
| rivals ref title = Arkansas Football Commitments
| scout ref title = 2008 Arkansas Football Recruiting Commits
| rivals school = arkansas
| scout s = 10
| scout overall = 51 (RB)
| rivals overall = 23 (ATH), 9 (Louisiana)
| accessdate = December 28, 2012
}}
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.{{cite web|title=Jerico Nelson College Statistics |work=sports-reference.com |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jerico-nelson-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121229130524/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jerico-nelson-1.html |archive-date=December 29, 2012 }}
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.{{cite web | title= Saints Announce 2012 Rookie Free Agent Class | work= neworleanssaints.com | url= http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-2012-Rookie-Free-Agent-Class/2d793d2e-04c4-4291-ac35-e457fc797fea | access-date= April 30, 2012 | archive-url= 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 | archive-date= June 18, 2012 | url-status= dead }} On August 31, 2012, he was released.{{cite web | title= 53-man roster tracker | work= profootballtalk.nbcsports.com | date= August 31, 2012 | url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/31/53-man-roster-tracker/ |access-date=August 31, 2012}} On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad.{{cite web | title= New Orleans Saints Announce Practice Squad | work= neworleanssaints.com | url= http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-Announce-Practice-Squad/e0489eef-79a4-4918-8e2c-461c8ae65b6b | access-date= September 1, 2012 | archive-date= September 2, 2012 | archive-url= 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 | url-status= dead }} 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.{{cite web | title= New Orleans Saints place Malcolm Jenkins, Charles Brown on injured reserve | work= nola.com | url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/12/new_orleans_saints_place_malco.html |access-date=December 15, 2012}}
=Texas Revolution=
On January 5, 2016, Nelson signed with the Texas Revolution. On January 3, 2017, Nelson re-signed with the Revolution.
References
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External links
- [http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=1514880 Arkansas Razorbacks bio]
- [http://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/roster/Jerico-Nelson/29338c37-f033-45b4-81fb-240026a6114e New Orleans Saints bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105234310/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/roster/jerico-nelson/29338c37-f033-45b4-81fb-240026a6114e/ |date=January 5, 2013 }}
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Category:People from Kenner, Louisiana
Category:Players of American football from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Category:People from New Sarpy, Louisiana
Category:Players of American football from St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
Category:American football safeties
Category:Destrehan High School alumni
Category:Arkansas Razorbacks football players