Nate Irving
American football player (born 1988)
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Nathaniel Irving (born July 12, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft.
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | July 12, 1988 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 253 lb (115 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Wallace-Rose Hill (Teachey, North Carolina) | ||||||||
| College | North Carolina State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2011: 3rd round, 67th overall pick | ||||||||
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Early life
Irving attended Wallace-Rose Hill High School in Teachey, North Carolina, where he tallied 110 tackles, six forced fumbles, three sacks, and one interception in his senior year. Regarded as only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was not listed among the top prospects of the class of 2006.[1]
College career
Irving played college football at NC State. He was a 2010 All-American selection by Sports Illustrated and Scout.com.[2][3] Irving holds the NCAA FBS record for tackles for loss in a single game with eight in 2010.
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
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| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 240 lb (109 kg) | 33+1⁄4 in (0.84 m) | 10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m) | 6 ft 4+7⁄8 in (1.95 m) | 4.74 s | 1.71 s | 2.78 s | 4.25 s | 6.97 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) | 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m) | 27 reps |
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Denver Broncos
Irving was selected in the third round (67th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL draft.[7] He officially signed with the Broncos on July 29, 2011.[8]
Irving was placed on injured reserve in November 2014 with a knee injury that required surgery. He had 44 tackles through 8 games prior to the injury.[9] Irving became a free agent at the end of the 2014 season.
Indianapolis Colts
On March 20, 2015, Irving signed a 3-year, $9.25 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts.[10] On December 8, 2015, Irving was placed on injured reserve.[11]
On September 3, 2016, Irving was released by the Colts as part of final roster cuts.[12]
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