Nigel Warrior (born December 14, 1997) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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Early years

Warrior played

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College career

Warrior played at the University of Tennessee from 2016–2019 under head coaches

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and

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. In the 2016 season, Warrior appeared in five games and had 22 total tackles. In the 2017 season, Warrior recorded a 70-yard pick-six against

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. He appeared in 12 games and had 83 total tackles, one sack, three passes defended, three forced fumbles, and the pick-six. In the 2018 season, he appeared in 12 games and had 64 total tackles and one pass defended. In the 2019 season, he appeared in 12 games and had 60 total tackles, four interceptions, and seven passes defended. 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.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Warrior was not selected in the

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. He signed as an

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with the

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. He was waived after training camp and signed to the practice squad, where he spent his entire rookie season. On August 31, 2021, Warrior was waived by the Ravens.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 1, 2021, Warrior was claimed by the

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from waivers. He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2021. He was activated on November 27. On April 25, 2022, the Seahawks withdrew Warrior's exclusive rights free agent tender making him an unrestricted free agent.

Personal life

He is the son of Tangie Warrior and his father is former

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. His uncle is former

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wide receiver Jake Reed, and his first cousin is defensive back J.R. Reed

References

External links

Tennessee Volunteers bio
Living people 1997 births American football safeties Baltimore Ravens players Seattle Seahawks players Sportspeople from College Park, Georgia Tennessee Volunteers football players Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) {{defensiveback-1990s-stub