Nick Graham (American football)
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Nicholas Donnell Graham (born January 19, 1984 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
) is an American football
cornerback
who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles
as an undrafted free agent in 2007 and has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts
. He played college football
at Tulsa
.
As a junior, he recorded 72 tackles and six interceptions. In his senior season, he recorded 53 tackles and one interception. During overtime against Navy
, he made a game-winning block on an extra point attempt.
At Tulsa, Graham appeared in 50 games (30 starts) while logging 180 tackles and seven interceptions. He was a two-time second-team All-Conference USA
selection.
as an undrafted free agent following the 2007 NFL Draft
. He was inactive for the team's regular season opener and made his NFL debut against the Washington Redskins
on September 17. He went on to play in 15 games for the Eagles as a rookie, recording 11 tackles.
Graham was waived by the Eagles on August 30, 2008 during final cuts.
on October 8, 2008 after the team released running back
Justin Forsett
and offensive tackle Corey Hilliard
. He was released on October 14. The Colts re-signed him on October 22 after releasing cornerback
Keiwan Ratliff. Graham was placed on season-ending injured reserve on November 18, 2008.
After being re-signed and competing for a backup cornerback job with the Colts during the 2009 off-season Graham was waived/injured during final cuts on September 5, 2009. Graham reached an injury settlement with the Colts on September 12, 2009.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
) is an American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
cornerback
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian Football League team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They were founded in 1910. They play their home games at 2940 10th Avenue in Regina, which has been the team's home base for its entire history, even prior to the construction of Mosaic Stadium at Taylor...
. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
as an undrafted free agent in 2007 and has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Tulsa
Tulsa Golden Hurricane football
The University of Tulsa's Golden Hurricane football team represents Tulsa in Conference USA. Tulsa is currently coached by first-year head coach Bill Blankenship. The football team was coached by Todd Graham until he accepted the head coaching job at Pittsburgh....
.
College career
Graham played in 12 games as a true freshmen. As a sophomore he started five of the 12 games he played in while recording 40 tackles.As a junior, he recorded 72 tackles and six interceptions. In his senior season, he recorded 53 tackles and one interception. During overtime against Navy
Navy Midshipmen football
The Navy Midshipmen football team represents the United States Naval Academy in NCAA Division I-A college football. They are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision independent school and coached by Ken Niumatalolo since December 2007...
, he made a game-winning block on an extra point attempt.
At Tulsa, Graham appeared in 50 games (30 starts) while logging 180 tackles and seven interceptions. He was a two-time second-team All-Conference USA
Conference USA
Conference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports...
selection.
Philadelphia Eagles
Graham was signed by the Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
as an undrafted free agent following the 2007 NFL Draft
2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
. He was inactive for the team's regular season opener and made his NFL debut against the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
on September 17. He went on to play in 15 games for the Eagles as a rookie, recording 11 tackles.
Graham was waived by the Eagles on August 30, 2008 during final cuts.
Indianapolis Colts
Graham was signed by the Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
on October 8, 2008 after the team released running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Justin Forsett
Justin Forsett
Justin Forsett is an American football running back and punt returner for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at California.-Early years:Forsett was born in Lakeland, Florida...
and offensive tackle Corey Hilliard
Corey Hilliard
Corey Hilliard is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma State.Hilliard has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts...
. He was released on October 14. The Colts re-signed him on October 22 after releasing cornerback
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
Keiwan Ratliff. Graham was placed on season-ending injured reserve on November 18, 2008.
After being re-signed and competing for a backup cornerback job with the Colts during the 2009 off-season Graham was waived/injured during final cuts on September 5, 2009. Graham reached an injury settlement with the Colts on September 12, 2009.