Nelson Ceaser

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Nelson Ceaser
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Profile
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (2001-06-03) June 3, 2001 (age 24)
Missouri City, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight264 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High schoolRidge Point (Sienna, Texas)
CollegeHouston (2019–2023)
NFL draft2024: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
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Nelson Ceaser (born June 3, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football at Houston.

Early life and high school

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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.[1] Ceaser ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Houston Cougars.[2][3]

College career

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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.[4] In the 2021 Birmingham Bowl, Ceaser notched five tackles, as he helped the Cougars beat Auburn.[5] Ceaser finished the 2021 season with 22 tackles with four being for a loss, and three and a half sacks.[6] During the 2022 season in a game versus Rice, Ceaser recovered a fumble and returned it 11 yards for a touchdown to seal a win.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9] For his performance on the season, Ceaser was named first-team all Big-12.[10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Ceaser would declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[11][12]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Bench press
6 ft 2+34 in
(1.90 m)
254 lb
(115 kg)
33+58 in
(0.85 m)
10+14 in
(0.26 m)
4.91 s 1.76 s 2.88 s 4.57 s 7.30 s 31.0 in
(0.79 m)
22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[13][14]

Seattle Seahawks

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Ceaser signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[15][16] He was waived on August 27.[17]

DC Defenders

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On December 6, 2024, Ceaser signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).[18]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On April 16, 2025, Ceaser signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[19]

Buffalo Bills

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On August 14, 2025, Ceaser signed with the Buffalo Bills.[20] Ceaser was released by the Bills on August 24.[21]

References

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