David Nugent (American football)

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David Nugent
No. 92, 70
Position:Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1977-10-27) October 27, 1977 (age 47)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:Germantown (TN) Houston
College:Purdue
NFL draft:2000 / round: 6 / pick: 201
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games:24
Tackles:14
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Michael Nugent (born October 27, 1977) is an American former professional football defensive lineman for the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life and education

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Nugent attended Houston High School[2] and later Purdue University, where he played football as a defensive tackle.[3][4]

Professional career

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Nugent was selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.[5][6] In his rookie season he played in six games.[7] In his second season after playing a backup role at defensive end for seven games Nugent made his first career start for the Patriots against the Cleveland Browns on December 9, 2001.[8] Nugent and the Patriots went on to win their first Super Bowl championship that season on February 3, 2002, in Super Bowl 36.[9] Following his release from the Patriots due to an injury in training camp the Baltimore Ravens signed Nugent to their active roster on October 29, 2002.[10] Nugent played in nine games with the Baltimore Ravens at defensive end.[7] On September 5, 2003, the Ravens released Nugent following training camp.[11] In February 2004 Nugent was allocated by the Oakland Raiders to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe where after recording six sacks he earned 1st Team All NFL Europe honors.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "David Nugent". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Former NFL player backs Houston High field house". 'By Michelle Corbet – Memphis Business Journal, May 26, 2017,
  3. ^ "Purdue football Who Wore It Best Nos. 81-90". Ken Thompson, Lafayette Journal & Courier, Nov. 20, 2018
  4. ^ "Tiller's Top 10: Dec. 29, 1998 vs. Kansas State". Tom Kubat, Journal & Courier, Sept. 30, 2017 |
  5. ^ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Buchmasser, Bernd (April 16, 2015). "Vote: Bill Belichick's Best Draft". Pats Pulpit.
  7. ^ a b "David Nugent Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  8. ^ "Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots - December 9th, 2001". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  9. ^ "This Day in History: Patriots Win Their First Super Bowl in 2002". Voice of America.
  10. ^ Jones, Brent (October 30, 2002). "Blake's big arm pointing toward Taylor". baltimoresun.com.
  11. ^ Courant, Hartford (September 6, 2004). "NFL Transactions". courant.com.
  12. ^ "Oakland Raiders young defenders shine in workout video". Oakland Raiders.[dead link]
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