David Amerson

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David Amerson
David Amerson
Amerson with the Washington Redskins in 2014
No. 29 Oakland Raiders
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1991-12-08) December 8, 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Career information
High school: Greensboro (NC) Dudley
College: North Carolina State
NFL draft: 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2015
Total tackles: 169
Pass deflections: 43
Interceptions: 6
Forced fumbles: 2
Defensive TDs: 2
Player stats at NFL.com

David Amerson (born December 8, 1991) is an American football cornerback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at NC State, where he was recognized as one of the top college defensive backs.

Early years

Amerson was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He attended James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, and played for the Dudley Panthers high school football team. According to Rivals.com, he was a four-star college football recruit.[1]

College career

Amerson enrolled in North Carolina State University, where he played for the NC State Wolfpack football team from 2010 to 2012. As a true freshman in 2010, he started nine of 13 games and recorded 50 tackles. Through 11 games of his sophomore season in 2011, Amerson had 51 tackles and is leading the nation in interceptions with 13.[2] The 13 interceptions beat Dré Bly's record for the most interceptions in a season in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) history.[3] Following the 2011 season, he received the Jack Tatum Trophy for the best college defensive back, first-team All-American honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation and ESPN, and first-team All-ACC honors.

At the inaugural Belk Bowl held in Charlotte on December 27, 2011, Amerson broke the record for the most interceptions in a season by an Atlantic Coast Conference competitor. This record of 13 interceptions also led the Football Subdivision during the 2011 season.[4] He finished the game with five tackles, two interceptions, and one touchdown.

Professional career

2013 NFL Draft

Prior to his junior year, Amerson was widely projected to be a top-10 selection in the 2013 NFL Draft.[5][6][7] However, his draft stock dropped after a mediocre junior season.

The Washington Redskins selected Amerson in the second round, with the 51st overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was the highest selected North Carolina State defensive back since Dewayne Washington in 1994.

Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt Arm length Hand size 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP
6 ft 1 in 205 lb 32​5⁄8 in 10​1⁄2 in 4.35 s 1.50 s 2.50 s 4.13 s 6.75 s 38​1⁄2 in 11 ft 0 in 15 reps
All value from NFL Combine.[8]

Washington Redskins

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Amerson in his rookie season in 2013

The Redskins officially signed him to a four-year contract on May 17, 2013.[9][10] In the Week 4 win against the Oakland Raiders, Amerson got his first NFL interception and he returned it 45 yards for a touchdown.[11] In a Week 9 victory against the San Diego Chargers, he recorded his second career interception.[12]

Amerson was waived by the Redskins on September 21, 2015.[13]

Oakland Raiders

Amerson was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders on September 22, 2015.[14] He picked up the team's defensive scheme well and eventually became a starter for the Raiders.[15] In Week 9, he recorded his first interception with for Raiders against the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger.[16] Amerson had a noticeably outstanding performance In the Week 12 win against the Tennessee Titans, where he recorded an interception and six pass deflections.[17] His six deflections set a new single-game, franchise record.[18] He recorded his third interception of the 2015 season in Week 15 against Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.[19] During a Week 17 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Amerson got his fourth interception of the season and second career pick six after he picked off Alex Smith for a 24-yard touchdown.[20] He was second in the NFL with 25 passes defended during the 2015 season and was named most improved player by Pro Football Focus.

Personal

Amerson is childhood friends with wide receiver Keenan Allen, who was also selected in the 2013 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.[21]

References

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External links

  1. ↑ https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-David-Amerson-94070
  2. ↑ NCAA Division I-A Player Defense Statistics - 2011
  3. ↑ Observations: N.C. State vs. Clemson
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