Nigel Warrior (born December 14, 1997) is an American professional football safety for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Tennessee.
 Warrior with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021 | |
| Montreal Alouettes | |
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| Position: | Safety / Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 14, 1997 College Park, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee, Georgia) |
| College: | Tennessee |
| Undrafted: | 2020 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| CFL status: | American |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Early years edit
Warrior played high school football at Peachtree Ridge High School.[1]
College career edit
Warrior played at the University of Tennessee from 2016 to 2019 under head coaches Butch Jones and Jeremy Pruitt.[2][3]
In the 2016 season, Warrior appeared in five games and had 22 total tackles.[4] In the 2017 season, Warrior recorded a 70-yard pick-six against Missouri.[5] He appeared in 12 games and had 83 total tackles, one sack, three passes defended, three forced fumbles, and the pick-six.[6] In the 2018 season, he appeared in 12 games and had 64 total tackles and one pass defended.[7] In the 2019 season, he appeared in 12 games and had 60 total tackles, four interceptions, and seven passes defended.[8] He recorded one of his interceptions in the Alabama game. The Crimson Tide were threatening to score in Tennessee territory and Warrior's interception flipped the field.[9]
Professional career edit
Baltimore Ravens edit
Warrior was not selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens.[10] He was waived after training camp and signed to the practice squad, where he spent his entire rookie season.[11]
On August 31, 2021, Warrior was waived by the Ravens.[12]
Seattle Seahawks edit
On September 1, 2021, Warrior was claimed by the Seattle Seahawks from waivers.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2021.[14] He was activated on November 27.[15] On April 25, 2022, the Seahawks withdrew Warrior's exclusive rights free agent tender making him an unrestricted free agent.[16]
Montreal Alouettes edit
Warrior signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 22, 2024.[17]
Personal life edit
His parents are Tangie Warrior and former NFL cornerback Dale Carter.[18][19]
His uncle is former Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Jake Reed, and his first cousin, Jake's son, is CFL/former NFL safety J.R. Reed.[20] Both Reed and Warrior participated and were left undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft.
References edit
- ^ "Peachtree Ridge grad Nigel Warrior signs with Baltimore Ravens". Gwinnett Daily Post. April 25, 2020. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Nigel Warrior College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Tennessee Volunteers Coaches". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Nigel Warrior 2016 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Tennessee at Missouri Box Score, November 11, 2017". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Nigel Warrior 2017 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Nigel Warrior 2018 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Nigel Warrior 2019 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Reed, Jesse (October 19, 2019). "WATCH: Nigel Warrior with huge gain after intercepting Tua Tagovailoa". sportsnaut.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Martin, Brandon (April 25, 2020). "Report: Nigel Warrior Signs UFA Contract With Ravens". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Oyefusi, Daniel (September 6, 2020). "Ravens finalize 16-man practice squad, including quarterback Tyler Huntley and safety Nigel Warrior". BaltimoreSun.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2021). "Ravens Make Cuts to 53. Here's the Full List". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Boyle, John (September 1, 2021). "Seahawks Claim C Dakoda Shepley & CB Nigel Warrior Off Waivers". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. 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. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Boyle, John (November 27, 2021). "Seahawks Sign G Phil Haynes Off Practice Squad; Activate CB Nigel Warrior From IR". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Alper, Josh (April 25, 2022). "Seahawks withdraw tender offer to Nigel Warrior". ProFootballTalk. Archived from the original on June 30, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ "Nigel Warrior". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Conner, Matt (April 18, 2020). "Former Chiefs cornerback Dale Carter has two family members in 2020 NFL Draft". Arrowhead Addict. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Paul (February 3, 2016). "Peachtree Ridge's Nigel Warrior follows his father's footsteps to Tennessee". Gwinnett Prep Sports. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Calhoun, Caleb (April 25, 2020). "Tennessee football: Vols S Nigel Warrior signs with Baltimore Ravens". All For Tennessee. Archived from the original on July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
- Tennessee Volunteers bio