Nigel Warrior
American football player (born 1997)
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Warrior in 2021
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1997-12-14
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December 14, 1997
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College Park, Georgia |
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) |
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High school: | Peachtree Ridge High School |
College: | Tennessee |
Position: | Safety / Cornerback |
Undrafted: | 2020 |
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Nigel Warrior (born December 14, 1997) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Tennessee .
Early years
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]
Personal life
He is the son of Tangie Warrior and his father is former NFL cornerback Dale Carter . [17] [18]
His uncle is former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jake Reed , and his first cousin is defensive back J.R. Reed [19]
References
- ↑ "Peachtree Ridge grad Nigel Warrior signs with Baltimore Ravens" . Gwinnett Daily Post . April 25, 2020. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023 . Retrieved January 9, 2023 .
- ↑ "Nigel Warrior College Stats" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on January 9, 2023 . Retrieved January 9, 2023 .
- ↑ "Tennessee Volunteers Coaches" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 18, 2018 . Retrieved January 9, 2023 .
- ↑ "Nigel Warrior 2016 Game Log" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 11, 2023 . Retrieved March 11, 2023 .
- ↑ "Tennessee at Missouri Box Score, November 11, 2017" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on November 13, 2017 . Retrieved January 9, 2023 .
- ↑ "Nigel Warrior 2017 Game Log" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 11, 2023 . Retrieved March 11, 2023 .
- ↑ "Nigel Warrior 2018 Game Log" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 11, 2023 . Retrieved March 11, 2023 .
- ↑ "Nigel Warrior 2019 Game Log" . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . Archived from the original on March 11, 2023 . Retrieved March 11, 2023 .
- ↑ Reed, Jesse (October 19, 2019). "WATCH: Nigel Warrior with huge gain after intercepting Tua Tagovailoa" . sportsnaut.com . Archived from the original on March 11, 2023 . Retrieved March 11, 2023 .
- ↑ Martin, Brandon (April 25, 2020). "Report: Nigel Warrior Signs UFA Contract With Ravens" . Sports Illustrated . Archived from the original on January 9, 2023 . Retrieved January 9, 2023 .
- ↑ Oyefusi, Daniel (September 6, 2020). "Ravens finalize 16-man practice squad, including quarterback Tyler Huntley and safety Nigel Warrior" . BaltimoreSun.com . Archived from the original on July 11, 2021 . Retrieved July 11, 2021 .
- ↑ Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2021). "Ravens Make Cuts to 53. Here's the Full List" . BaltimoreRavens.com . Archived from the original on December 4, 2022 . Retrieved January 8, 2023 .
- ↑ Boyle, John (September 1, 2021). "Seahawks Claim C Dakoda Shepley & CB Nigel Warrior Off Waivers" . Seahawks.com . Archived from the original on September 1, 2021 . Retrieved September 1, 2021 .
- ↑ Boyle, John (September 7, 2021). "Seahawks Place Three On Injured Reserve; Add Blessuan Austin, Penny Hart & John Reid To 53-Man Roster" . Seahawks.com . Archived from the original on July 5, 2022 . Retrieved January 8, 2023 .
- ↑ Boyle, John (November 27, 2021). "Seahawks Sign G Phil Haynes Off Practice Squad; Activate CB Nigel Warrior From IR" . Seahawks.com . Archived from the original on January 3, 2023 . Retrieved January 8, 2023 .
- ↑ Alper, Josh (April 25, 2022). "Seahawks withdraw tender offer to Nigel Warrior" . ProFootballTalk . Archived from the original on June 30, 2022 . Retrieved January 8, 2023 .
- ↑ Conner, Matt (April 18, 2020). "Former Chiefs cornerback Dale Carter has two family members in 2020 NFL Draft" . Arrowhead Addict . Archived from the original on January 9, 2023 . Retrieved January 9, 2023 .
- ↑ Thomas, Paul (February 3, 2016). "Peachtree Ridge's Nigel Warrior follows his father's footsteps to Tennessee" . Gwinnett Prep Sports . Archived from the original on October 4, 2022 . Retrieved January 9, 2023 .
- ↑ Calhoun, Caleb (April 25, 2020). "Tennessee football: Vols S Nigel Warrior signs with Baltimore Ravens" . All For Tennessee . Archived from the original on July 11, 2021 . Retrieved July 11, 2021 .
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
- Tennessee Volunteers bio
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