Nate Becker
American football player (born 1996)
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Nate Becker (born March 24, 1996) is an American former football tight end. He played college football for the Miami RedHawks.
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
| No. 81 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 24, 1996 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 258 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carmel (Carmel, Indiana) |
| College | Miami (OH) |
| NFL draft | 2019: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Professional career
Detroit Lions
Becker was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019.[1] He was cut two days later.[2]
Buffalo Bills
Becker was signed by the Buffalo Bills on June 5, 2019.[3] He was waived at the end of training camp during final roster cuts, but was re-signed by the team to their practice squad on September 2, 2019.[4] He was waived again by the team shortly afterwards but was re-signed to the practice squad on September 12 and remained there for the rest of his rookie season.[5] Becker was signed to a reserve/futures contract at the end of the season on January 6, 2020.[6]
Becker was again cut at the end of preseason training camp in 2020 and was re-signed to the practice squad a few weeks later on September 23, 2020.[7] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Miami Dolphins, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[8][9] On January 26, 2021, Becker signed a reserves/futures contract with the Bills.[10]
Becker was released by the Bills on August 31, 2021.[11]
Carolina Panthers
On August 11, 2022, Becker signed with the Carolina Panthers.[12] He was waived three days later.[13]
Green Bay Packers
On August 16, 2022, Becker was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[14] He was waived/injured on August 30, 2022 and placed on injured reserve.[15] He was released off injured reserve on September 2, 2022.[16]
Arlington Renegades
Becker signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL in February 2023.[17] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[18]