Nate Irving

Nathaniel Irving (born July 12, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Nate Irving

Irving with the Denver Broncos in 2011
No. 55, 56
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1988-07-12) July 12, 1988 (age 36) Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:	Wallace-Rose Hill (Teachey, North Carolina)
College:	North Carolina State
NFL draft:	2011: 3rd round, 67th pick
Career history
Denver Broncos (2011–2014) Indianapolis Colts (2015)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-American (2010) ACC Brian Piccolo Award (2010) First-team All-ACC (2010)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 118 Sacks: 3.0 Forced fumbles: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Irving attended Wallace-Rose Hill High School in Teachey, North Carolina, where he tallied 110 tackles, six forced fumbles, three sacks, and one interception in his senior year. Regarded as only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was not listed among the top prospects of the class of 2006.^[1]

College career

Irving was a 2010 All-American selection by Sports Illustrated and Scout.com.^[2][3] Irving holds the NCAA FBS record for tackles for loss in a single game with eight in 2010.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Irving was selected in the third round (67th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL draft.^[4] He officially signed with the Broncos on July 29, 2011.^[5]

Irving was placed on injured reserve in November 2014 with a knee injury that required surgery. He had 44 tackles through 8 games prior to the injury.^[6] Irving became a free agent at the end of the 2014 season.

Indianapolis Colts

On March 20, 2015, Irving signed a 3-year, $9.25 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts.^[7] On December 8, 2015, Irving was placed on injured reserve.^[8]

On September 3, 2016, Irving was released by the Colts as part of final roster cuts.^[9]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2011	DEN	16	0	4	3	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	DEN	15	0	13	9	4	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2013	DEN	15	4	41	29	12	1.0	8	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2014	DEN	8	8	46	26	20	1.0	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2015	IND	8	2	14	12	2	1.0	3	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0
		62	14	118	79	39	3.0	17	0	0	0	0	4	1	0	0	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2011	DEN	2	0	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	DEN	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	DEN	3	3	9	8	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
		6	3	10	9	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0