Nelson Ceaser (born June 3, 2001) is an

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Early life and high school

Ceaser attended high school at Ridge Point. Coming out of high school, Ceaser was rated as a four-star recruit and held offers from schools such as Nebraska, Houston, Oklahoma, TCU, Texas Tech, and Arizona. Ceaser ultimately decided to commit to play

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College career

In Ceaser's first two seasons in 2019 and 2020, he notched just two tackles with one and a half being for a loss, one and a half sacks, and a forced fumble, in two games. In the

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, Ceaser notched five tackles, as he helped the Cougars beat

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. Ceaser finished the 2021 season with 22 tackles with four being for a loss, and three and a half sacks. During the 2022 season in a game versus

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, Ceaser recovered a fumble and returned it 11 yards for a touchdown to seal the win over Rice. In 2022, Ceaser tallied 36 tackles with ten going for a loss, four sacks, two pass deflections, an interception, a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, and a touchdown. Ceaaser would have a breakout 2023 season, totaling 43 tackles with 13.5 being for a loss, nine and a half sacks, and a pass deflection. For his performance on the season, Ceaser was named first team all Big-12. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Ceaser would declare for the 2024 NFL draft., Ceaser is projected to be a mid round pick in the 2024 Draft.

Professional career

References

External links

Houston Cougars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ceaser, Nelson 2001 births Living people Players of American football from Fort Bend County, Texas American football defensive tackles Houston Cougars football players