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American football player (born 1988) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | July 12, 1988 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Wallace-Rose Hill (Teachey, North Carolina) | ||||||||
| College: | North Carolina State | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2011 / round: 3 / pick: 67 | ||||||||
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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]
Irving 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.
Irving was selected in the third round (67th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft.[4] He officially signed with the Broncos on July 29, 2011.[5]
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.[6] Irving became a free agent at the end of the 2014 season.
On March 20, 2015, Irving signed a 3-year, $9.25 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts.[7] On December 8, 2015, Irving was placed on injured reserve.[8]
On September 3, 2016, Irving was released by the Colts as part of final roster cuts.[9]
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