Nathan Malik Meadors (born February 13, 1997) is an American professional

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for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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Early life

Meadors was born and grew up in

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, and attended

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. He was San Gorgonio's starting quarterback as a senior and was named All-CIF Inland Division after passing for 1,481 yards and 22 touchdowns with four interceptions while also rushing for 1,971 yards and 26 touchdowns.

College career

Meadors played four seasons for the

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. Meadors led the Bruins with nine passes broken up and had 55 tackles and an interception, which he returned for a touchdown, in his junior season. As a senior, he recorded 37 tackles, three passes defended, two tackles for loss, one sack and one interception in 10 games played. Meadors finished his collegiate career with 149 tackles, 22 passes broken up and three interceptions in 42 games played (30 starts).

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Meadors signed with the

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as an

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on April 29, 2019. He was waived by the team during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 12, 2019. Meadors made his NFL debut on September 15, 2019, in a 21–16 loss against the

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. He was waived on September 28, 2019, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on January 10, 2020. Meadors was waived by the Vikings during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 12, 2020. He was waived on September 18 and re-signed to the practice squad on September 22. He was released on September 28, 2020.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 19, 2020, Meadors was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on December 5 for the team's week 13 game against the

, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021. He was waived on May 4, 2021.

Philadelphia Eagles

On May 14, 2021, Meadors signed with the

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. He was waived/injured on August 4, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 13.

Cleveland Browns (first stint)

Meadors was signed to the

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' practice squad on November 9, 2021. The Browns signed Meadors to a reserve/futures contract on January 10, 2022. He was waived on August 3, 2022.

New York Giants

On August 4, 2022, Meadors was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. On September 1, 2022, he was released.

Tennessee Titans

Meadors signed with the

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on their practice squad on January 2, 2023.

St. Louis Battlehawks

The St. Louis BattleHawks selected Meadors in the fourth round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023, He was released from his contract on August 12, 2023.

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

On August 13, 2023, Meadors was signed by the Browns. On August 27, 2023, Meadors was released by the Browns.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 11, 2023, Meadors signed a letter of intent with the St. Louis Battlehawks. He then signed with the

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practice squad on December 27. Meadors was released on January 9, 2024. He signed a reserve/future contract on February 2. He was waived/injured on August 8. He was released on August 19.

St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)

On December 9, 2024, Meadors re-signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).

References

External links

UCLA Bruins bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Meadors, Nate 1997 births Living people Players of American football from San Bernardino, California American football cornerbacks UCLA Bruins football players Minnesota Vikings players Jacksonville Jaguars players Philadelphia Eagles players Cleveland Browns players New York Giants players Tennessee Titans players St. Louis Battlehawks players Pittsburgh Steelers players