Nate Lawrie

Last updated

Nate Lawrie
No. 46, 85, 82, 80, 89
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1981-10-07) October 7, 1981 (age 41)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Roncalli (Indianapolis, Indiana)
College: Yale
NFL Draft: 2004  / Round: 6 / Pick: 181
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:4
Receiving yards:43
Touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Nathan Earl "Nate" Lawrie (born October 7, 1981) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Yale University.

Contents

Lawrie was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, and California Redwoods.

Early years

Lawrie attended Roncalli High School in Indianapolis, Indiana and earned three varsity letters in football and track and field, and two varsity letters in basketball. In football, as a senior, Lawrie helped to lead his team to the Class 3A State Championship and an undefeated 15-0 record. In track and field, as a senior, he finished third in both the discus and shot put at the State Finals and was named his team's Most Valuable Field Athlete.

College career

Lawrie played football collegiately at Yale University, from where he graduated in 2004 with a degree in political science. In his senior year he made 72 receptions, the most in a season by a Yale tight end.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Lawrie was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round (181st overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft. [1] He was waived on August 30, 2004. [2]

Philadelphia Eagles

Lawrie was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on September 6, 2004. [3] He was released from the practice squad on September 23. [4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

Lawrie was re-signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad on September 29, 2004. [5] He was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster on December 14. [6] He was waived and re-signed to the practice squad on November 16, 2005. He was promoted to the active roster on November 25. He was waived on December 3. [7]

New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints claimed Lawrie off waivers near the end of the 2005 season on December 6, and he averaged 16 yards per catch, all of which were for first downs. He was waived on November 21, 2006. [8]

Cincinnati Bengals

Lawrie was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals to a one-year contract on August 2, 2007. [8] He was waived on September 11 and was re-signed to the practice squad on September 13. He was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster on November 7. [9] He played in three games during the 2007 season. [10] He was released on August 30, 2008.

Baltimore Ravens

Lawrie was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad on September 1, 2008. He was waived from the practice squad on September 9.

Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)

Lawrie was re-signed to the Bengals' practice squad on September 11, 2008. He was promoted to the active roster on October 17. [10] He was released on April 27, 2009. [11]

California Redwoods

Lawrie played for the California Redwoods of the United Football League in 2009.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

Lawrie was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 9, 2010. [12] He was waived on September 3. [13]

San Francisco 49ers

On August 14, 2011, he signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. [14] He was released by the 49ers on September 3, 2011. [15]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Arrington</span> American football player (born 1986)

Kyle Chandler Arrington Sr. is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Hofstra. Arrington has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Akeem Spence</span> American football player (born 1991)

Akeem Spence is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois.

William Clarke, Jr. is an American football defensive end for the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Freddie Martino</span> American football player (born 1991)

Freddie Martino is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at North Greenville University and attended North High School in North, South Carolina. He has been a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Hotshots, Tampa Bay Vipers, and Dallas Renegades.

Josh Nathanial Allen is a former American football center. He played college football at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and attended Cedar Hill High School in Cedar Hill, Texas. He has been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Hotshots, and Dallas Renegades.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reid Fragel</span> American football player (born 1991)

Reid Fragel is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nate Sudfeld</span> American football player (born 1993)

Nathan Michael Sudfeld is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Indiana and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round in the 2016 NFL Draft. Sudfeld also spent four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles as a backup quarterback, seeing occasional playing time and was a part of their Super Bowl LII-winning team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeremy McNichols</span> American football player (born 1995)

Jeremy Theron McNichols is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Boise State, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. McNichols has also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Atlanta Falcons.

Anthony Fabiano is a scouting assistant for the Cleveland Browns and former American football center. He played college football at Harvard and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He also played for the Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts.

Jeremiah Ledbetter is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jaydon Mickens</span> American football player (born 1994)

Jaydon Mickens is an American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington, and signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Mickens won a Super Bowl title as part of the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV over the Kansas City Chiefs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcus Johnson (wide receiver)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Marcus Johnson is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. After playing college football for Texas, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL Draft. He also previously played for the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greg Mabin</span> American football player (born 1994)

Gregory Mabin is an American football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scott Orndoff</span> American football player (born 1993)

Scott Orndoff is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Pittsburgh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Franks</span> American football player (born 1996)

Jordan Franks is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at UCF.

Godwin Igwebuike is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Northwestern.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fred Johnson (offensive lineman)</span> American football player (born 1997)

Fred Johnson is an American football tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tanner Hudson</span> American football player (born 1994)

Tanner Hudson is an American football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern Arkansas.

Nate Brooks is an American football cornerback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at North Texas and signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Anthony Chesley is an American football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Coastal Carolina.

References

  1. "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  2. Stroud, Rick (September 1, 2004). "Whittle's dealt as the Bucs trim to 65". St. Petersburg Times . Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  3. Stroud, Rick (September 7, 2004). "WR Jones is claimed by Giants". St. Petersburg Times . Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  4. "TRANSACTIONS". New York Times . September 23, 2004. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  5. "TRANSACTIONS". New York Times . September 30, 2004. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  6. "Bucs Place Tight End Heller On IR". ktvu.com. December 14, 2004. Archived from the original on December 21, 2004. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  7. "With their kicker sidelined, Bucs activate France". St. Petersburg Times . December 4, 2005. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  8. 1 2 "Bengals sign Nate Lawrie to provide backup and injury-thinned tight end position". Sporting News . August 2, 2007. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  9. "Bengals LB Brooks out for season". Sporting News . November 7, 2007. Retrieved August 9, 2010.[ dead link ]
  10. 1 2 "Bengals promote 2 players". The Tuscaloosa News . October 18, 2008. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  11. "BENGALS CUT RB PERRY, FOUR OTHERS". The Sports Network . April 27, 2009. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  12. "Eagles drop Martin Rucker". Profootballtalk.com . August 9, 2010. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  13. McPherson, Chris (September 3, 2010). "Abiamiri To PUP; 10 Players Released". philadelphiaeagles.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  14. "49ers ink Nate Lawrie". Archived from the original on October 12, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
  15. "49ers Trim Roster to 53". Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2011.