Hardy Nickerson Jr.

Hardy Nickerson Jr.
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Nickerson in the 2017 NFL season.
No. 56 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-01-05) January 5, 1994
Oakland, California
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Oakland (CA) Bishop O'Dowd
College:
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2018
Total tackles: 30
Sacks: 0.0
Forced fumbles: 0
Pass deflections: 2
Interceptions: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Hardy William Lindsay Nickerson[1] (born January 5, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for 3 years at California and was a grad-transfer at Illinois where he played for his father Hardy Nickerson.

Professional career

Nickerson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[2] He was waived on September 28, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3][4] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 16, 2017.[5] He was waived on November 14, 2017 and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[6] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 18, 2017.[7]

Personal life

His father Hardy Nickerson is a former linebacker who played 16 seasons in the National Football League as a member of the Steelers, Buccaneers, Jaguars, and Packers. He was five-time Pro Bowl selection, four-time All-Pro selection and is a member on the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.

References

  1. ↑ "Illinois Fighting Illini Profile". August 29, 2017.
  2. ↑ Marcum, Jason (May 5, 2017). "Undrafted Free Agents 2017: Bengals announce college free agent signings, tryouts". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  3. ↑ Marcum, Jason (September 28, 2017). "Bengals waive Hardy Nickerson to make room for Vontaze Burfict". CincyJungle.com.
  4. ↑ Marcum, Jason (September 29, 2017). "Bengals sign Hardy Nickerson to practice squad, cut Cole Toner from it". CincyJungle.com.
  5. ↑ Marcum, Jason (October 16, 2017). "Bengals extend Clark Harris; make pair of roster moves including Hardy Nickerson". CincyJungle.com.
  6. ↑ Hobson, Geoff (November 14, 2017). "Roster moves: Rookie Hill replaces vet Hill at running back; Nickerson waived". Bengals.com.
  7. ↑ Toback, Rebecca (November 18, 2017). "Roster news: Bengals cut Pat Sims, promote Hardy Nickerson from practice squad". CincyJungle.com.
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