Nick Eason facts for kids

Nicholas Eason (born May 29, 1980) is an American football coach. He used to play as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). Today, he is the defensive tackles coach and run game coordinator at Clemson University.

Eason has also been an assistant coach for other big teams. These include the Auburn Tigers, Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, and Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Clemson. The Denver Broncos picked him in the 2003 NFL draft. He played for 11 seasons in the NFL. He played for the Broncos, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Arizona Cardinals. Eason also played for the Scottish Claymores. He won Super Bowl XLIII with the Steelers.

Nick Eason's Football Journey

Playing College Football

Nick Eason played college football at Clemson University. He played in 47 games during his time there. He started in 35 of those games. He made 153 tackles and 15 sacks. These are great numbers for a college player. He earned a degree in sociology from Clemson in 2001.

Playing in the NFL

Nick Eason played in the National Football League for 11 seasons. He was a strong defensive player. He played for several different teams.

Starting with the Broncos and Claymores

The Denver Broncos chose Eason in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. This was a big step for him. Sadly, his first season ended early due to a leg injury. In 2004, he played for the Scottish Claymores in NFL Europa. This was a league in Europe. After that, he spent some time on the Broncos' practice squad. He was later released by the team.

Time with the Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns signed Eason in November 2004. He played in one game that year. In 2005, he played his first full season with the Browns. He played in all 16 games. He made 19 tackles and had two sacks. In 2006, Eason played in 13 games. He recorded 23 tackles.

Winning with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Eason joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in April 2007. In his first year, he played in all 16 games. He made 14 tackles. The Steelers signed him to a new contract in 2008. This showed they valued him.

In 2009, Eason was briefly released. But he was quickly re-signed by the Steelers. He even started some games when another player was hurt. In one important game, he made 4 tackles. This included a key tackle for a loss. He helped his team win the game. With the Steelers, he won Super Bowl XLIII. This is one of the biggest achievements in football.

Playing for the Arizona Cardinals

Nick Eason signed with the Arizona Cardinals in July 2011. He played for them for two seasons. He continued to be a strong player on their defensive line.

Nick Eason's Coaching Journey

After his playing career, Nick Eason became a football coach. He has coached for several NFL and college teams.

Coaching the Cleveland Browns

Eason started his coaching career in 2013. He became an assistant defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns. This was the same team he once played for.

Coaching the Tennessee Titans

In 2014, Eason moved to the Tennessee Titans. He was hired as their defensive line coach. He stayed with the Titans until 2017.

Coaching the Cincinnati Bengals

Eason joined the Cincinnati Bengals in February 2019. He was their defensive line coach. In 2020, he missed a couple of games. This was due to health rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coaching at Auburn University

In January 2021, Eason became the defensive line coach for Auburn University. This is a big college football program.

Coaching at Clemson University

On January 7, 2022, Eason returned to his old college team. He was hired by Clemson University. He is now their associate head coach and defensive tackles coach. He also helps with the run game.