Nick Rose (born May 5, 1994) is an American former professional

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. He played

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and was signed by the

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as an

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in 2016.

College career

In 2012, Rose kicked a career-high 11 kickoffs against

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and a season-high 6

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s against Baylor. In 2013, Rose kicked a season-high 10 kickoffs against

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and a season-high 5

s against

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. Rose became the starting

and

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in the 2014 season. Rose kicked a season-high 9 kickoffs, a career-high 8

s, and converted a season-high 6

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against

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. Rose kicked a career-high three

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s and a season-long 51-yard

against

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. Rose finished the 2014 season converting 14-21 (67%)

s and 30-of-32 (94%)

for 72 total points. In 2015, Rose kicked a season-high 10 kickoffs, a season-high 8

s, and converted a career-high 8

against

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. Rose kicked a season-high 3

s and a career-long 53-yard

against Baylor. Rose finished the 2015 season converting 13-17 (76%)

s and 38-39 (97%)

for a career-high 77 total points.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

After going undrafted in the

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, on May 5, 2016, Rose signed with the

. On August 20, 2016, Rose was released by the Falcons.

San Francisco 49ers

Rose signed a reserve/future contract with the

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on January 19, 2017. He was waived by the team on September 1, 2017.

Washington Redskins

On October 18, 2017, Rose was signed by the

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to replace an injured

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. On October 23, he kicked his first field goal from 27 yards out against the

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. On November 12, he kicked a career-long 55-yard field goal against the

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. On December 16, he was waived by the Redskins following the activation of Hopkins off injured reserve.

Los Angeles Chargers (first stint)

On December 18, 2017, Rose was claimed off waivers by the

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. He played two games for the Chargers in 2017. On April 13, 2018, he was waived by the Chargers.

New York Jets

On April 16, 2018, Rose was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived by the Jets on May 14, 2018.

Houston Texans

On August 16, 2018, Rose was signed by the

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. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)

On January 10, 2019, the Chargers signed Rose prior to their playoff game against the Patriots to handle kickoff duties and serve as a backup to kicker

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. He was released on January 15, 2019.

San Antonio Commanders

On December 27, 2018, Rose signed with the

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of the

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, but was eventually picked up by the Chargers. Following his release by Los Angeles, he returned to San Antonio on January 20, 2019. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

New Jersey Generals

On February 23, 2022, Rose was selected in the

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by the

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in the 32nd round. This move reunited Rose with former San Antonio Commanders head coach Mike Riley. Rose played in his first game against the

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in which he made all his PAT attempts but missed two out of his three field goal attempts in the 28–24 loss. He was placed on the inactive/did not report (DNR) list on May 10, 2022.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rose, Nick 1994 births Living people American football placekickers Atlanta Falcons players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Los Angeles Chargers players New York Jets players Players of American football from Dallas San Antonio Commanders players San Francisco 49ers players Texas Longhorns football players Washington Redskins players New Jersey Generals (2022) players