| Nelson Ceaser | |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Birth Date: | 3 June 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Missouri City, Texas, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 3 |
| Weight Lb: | 264 |
| High School: | Ridge Point (Sienna, Texas) |
| College: | Houston (2019–2023) |
| Undraftedyear: | 2024 |
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| Pfr: | C/CeasNe00 |
Nelson Ceaser (born June 3, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Houston.
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]
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]
Ceaser signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[13] [14] He was waived on August 27.[15]