Nigel Warrior
Nigel Warrior (born December 14, 1997) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Tennessee.
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Born: | College Park, Georgia | December 14, 1997
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Peachtree Ridge High School |
College: | Tennessee |
Position: | Safety / Cornerback |
Undrafted: | 2020 |
Career history | |
Career NFL statistics | |
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Professional career
Baltimore Ravens
Warrior was not selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens on May 5, 2020. He was waived after training camp and signed to the practice squad, where he spent his entire rookie season.[1]
On August 31, 2021, Warrior was waived by the Ravens.[2]
Seattle Seahawks
On September 1, 2021, Warrior was claimed by the Seattle Seahawks from waivers.[3] He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2021.[4] He was activated on November 27.[5] On April 25, 2022, the Seahawks withrdrew Warrior's exclusive rights free agent tender making him an unrestricted free agent.[6]
Personal life
His father is former NFL cornerback Dale Carter who played from 1992-2005, being the named 1992 Defensive Rookie of the Year, while also being a 4 time pro bowler and 2 time All-Pro.
His uncle is former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jake Reed, and his first cousin is defensive back J.R. Reed[7]
References
- Oyefusi, Daniel (September 6, 2020). "Ravens finalize 16-man practice squad, including quarterback Tyler Huntley and safety Nigel Warrior". BaltimoreSun.com. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2021). "Ravens Make Cuts to 53. Here's the Full List". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- Boyle, John (September 1, 2021). "Seahawks Claim C Dakoda Shepley & CB Nigel Warrior Off Waivers". seahawks.com. 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.
- Boyle, John (November 27, 2021). "Seahawks Sign G Phil Haynes Off Practice Squad; Activate CB Nigel Warrior From IR". Seahawks.com.
- Alper, Josh (April 25, 2022). "Seahawks withdraw tender offer to Nigel Warrior".
- Calhoun, Caleb (April 25, 2020). "Tennessee football: Vols S Nigel Warrior signs with Baltimore Ravens". All For Tennessee. Retrieved July 11, 2021.