Nicholas Leverett (born January 11, 1997) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). Leverett played

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for the

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and

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. Leverett has played for the

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and

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Early life

Nicholas Leverett was born on January 11, 1997, in

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. He attended Concord High School and played football, baseball, and track and field while there. He was chosen to play in the North Carolina Shrine Bowl while at Concord High School.

College career

After finishing high school, Leverett attended

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. During his freshman year, Leverett chose to redshirt. In his redshirt freshman year, Leverett started all 12 games and earned 3rd team All-

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(MEAC) in that year. In his redshirt sophomore year, he started all 11 games and earned 2nd team All-MEAC. During his redshirt junior year, he again started all 11 games and earned 2nd team All-MEAC. He was also a distinguished recipient of the 2018

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AFCA Good Works Team award, one of only 22 players to be recognized. Leverett transferred to

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and while there as a graduate transfer in his senior year was an All-

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honorable mention. Also while at Rice, Leverett was selected to play in the College Gridiron All-Star Showcase.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After going undrafted in the

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, Leverett was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

on May 5, 2020. He continued to be a member of the team, predominantly on the

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, until January 27, 2021. Leverett was briefly waived and later resigned onto the practice squad on February 10, 2021. However, this caused Leverett not to be a part of the team that won

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, which was on February 7. Leverett was activated onto the active roster at the outset of the Buccaneers week 1 game against the

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due to linebacker

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being placed on

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New England Patriots

After four seasons with the Buccaneers, Leverett signed with the

on March 15, 2024. On October 14, Leverett was released by the Patriots.

Arizona Cardinals

On October 16, 2024, Leverett signed with the

practice squad. On December 31, the Cardinals signed Leverett to their active roster.

References

External links

Arizona Cardinals bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Leverett, Nick 1997 births Living people Players of American football from Charlotte, North Carolina American football offensive guards North Carolina Central Eagles football players Rice Owls football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players New England Patriots players Arizona Cardinals players