Sharrod Neasman

Sharrod Neasman (born October 14, 1991) is a former American football safety. He played college football at Florida Atlantic and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Sharrod Neasman
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Neasman with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016.
No. 20, 41, 35
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1991-10-14) October 14, 1991 (age 32)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:Braden River
(Bradenton, Florida)
College:Florida Atlantic
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:94
Sacks:1.0
Pass deflections:7
Interceptions:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons (first stint)

On May 5, 2016, Neasman signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.[1] He was released by the Falcons on September 3, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] He was promoted to the active roster on October 18, 2016.[4]

In the 2016 season, Neasman and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons fell in a 34–28 overtime defeat.[5]

In 2017, Neasman played in 11 games, recording two tackles. He was not tendered a contract following the 2017 season.

New Orleans Saints

On May 31, 2018, Neasman signed with the New Orleans Saints.[6] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[7]

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

On September 25, 2018, Neasman was signed by the Falcons.[8] He played in 12 games, recording 44 tackles and four passes defensed.

Neasman re-signed with the Falcons on March 20, 2020.[9]

In Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Neasman recorded his first career sack on Tom Brady during the 31–27 loss.[10]

New York Jets

On June 10, 2021, Neasman signed with the New York Jets.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on September 11, 2021.[12] He was activated on October 2.[13] He was released on January 8, 2022 before the season finale.[14]

Los Angeles Rams

On January 12, 2022, Neasman was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. Neasman won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.[15]

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