Sharrod Neasman facts for kids
Neasman with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016.
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||
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| Born: | October 14, 1991 Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Braden River (Bradenton, Florida) | ||||||||||
| College: | Florida Atlantic | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||||
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Sharrod Neasman, born on October 14, 1991, is a former American football player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls. The Atlanta Falcons signed him in 2016. He was not chosen in the NFL draft but still got a chance to play professionally.
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Sharrod Neasman's Football Journey
Sharrod Neasman had an exciting career playing for several NFL teams. He was known for his strong defensive skills. Let's look at the teams he played for.
Playing for the Atlanta Falcons
Sharrod Neasman first joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2016. He signed with them after college. He was initially part of their practice squad. This is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play in games if needed.
Neasman was later moved to the main team. In his first year, the Falcons made it to Super Bowl LI. This is the championship game of the NFL season. They played against the New England Patriots. The Falcons lost a close game in overtime.
In 2017, Neasman played in 11 games. He made two tackles that season. After this season, his contract with the Falcons ended.
Time with the New Orleans Saints
In 2018, Neasman signed with the New Orleans Saints. He hoped to continue his career there. However, he was released by the Saints before the regular season began.
Back with the Atlanta Falcons
Soon after leaving the Saints, Neasman returned to the Atlanta Falcons. He signed with them again in September 2018. He played in 12 games that season. He made 44 tackles and defended four passes.
He signed another contract with the Falcons in 2020. In a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Neasman made his first career sack. He tackled quarterback Tom Brady during that game.
Playing for the New York Jets
In 2021, Sharrod Neasman joined the New York Jets. He signed with the team in June. He was placed on the injured reserve list in September. This means he was unable to play due to an injury.
He was activated from injured reserve in October. He was able to play again. However, he was released by the Jets in January 2022.
Winning a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams
On January 12, 2022, Neasman joined the Los Angeles Rams. He was signed to their practice squad. This was a great move for him.
The Rams went on to win Super Bowl LVI. They defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the championship game. This meant Sharrod Neasman became a Super Bowl champion! It was a fantastic way to end his time in the NFL.
