David Michael Nugent (born October 27, 1977) is a former

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for the

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and the

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of the

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(NFL).

Early life and education

Nugent attended Houston High School and later

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, where he played football as a defensive tackle.

Career

Nugent was drafted in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. In his rookie season he played in six games. In his second season after playing a backup role at defensive end for seven games Nugent made his first career start for the Patriots against the Cleveland Browns on December 9, 2001. Nugent and the Patriots went on to win their first Super Bowl championship that season on February 3, 2002 in Super Bowl 36. Following his release from the Patriots due to an injury in training camp the Baltimore Ravens signed Nugent to their active roster on October 29, 2002. Nugent played in nine games with the Baltimore Ravens at defensive end. On September 5, 2003 the Ravens released Nugent following training camp. In February 2004 Nugent was allocated by the Oakland Raiders to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe where after recording six sacks he earned 1st Team All NFL Europe honors.

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External links

Purdue Boilermakers bio
1977 births Living people Players of American football from Cincinnati American football defensive linemen Purdue Boilermakers football players New England Patriots players Baltimore Ravens players {{defensive-lineman-1970s-stub