Nelson Ceaser

Nelson Ceaser (born June 3, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football at Houston.

Nelson Ceaser

Personal information
Born:	(2001-06-03) June 3, 2001 (age 24) Missouri City, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	264 lb (120 kg)
Career information
Position:	Defensive end
High school:	Ridge Point (Sienna, Texas)
College:	Houston (2019–2023)
NFL draft:	2024: undrafted
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2024)* DC Defenders (2025)* San Antonio Brahmas (2025) Buffalo Bills (2025)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big 12 (2023)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life and high school

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

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

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+3⁄4 in (1.90 m)	254 lb (115 kg)	33+5⁄8 in (0.85 m)	10+1⁄4 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

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

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

San Antonio Brahmas

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

Buffalo Bills

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