Sharrod Neasman
Number20, 41, 35
PositionSafety
Birth dateOctober 14, 1991 (age 34)
Birth placeSarasota, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in0
Weight lbs198
High schoolBraden River
CollegeFlorida Atlantic
Undraftedyear2016
Pastteams
Highlights
Statlabel 1Total tackles
Statvalue 194
Statlabel 2Sacks
Statvalue 21.0
Statlabel 3Pass deflections
Statvalue 37
Statlabel 4Interceptions
Statvalue 41
Statlabel 5Fumble recoveries
Statvalue 51
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Sharrod Neasman (born October 14, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

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, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] He was promoted to the active roster on October 18.[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 by New Orleans on September 1.[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.[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]

References

  1. ^ "Falcons Agree to Terms with 22 CFAs". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  2. ^ "Falcons Finalize 53-Man Roster for 2016 Season". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  3. ^ "Falcons Claim WR Gabriel, Sign 7 to Practice Squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  4. ^ "Falcons Place DE Derrick Shelby On IR". AtlantaFalcons.com. October 18, 2016. Archived from the original on October 2, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  5. ^ "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  6. ^ Alper, Josh (2018-05-31). "Saints sign Sharrod Neasman, waive Mykkele Thompson". NBC Sports. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
  7. ^ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
  8. ^ McFadden, Will (September 25, 2018). "Falcons place Ricardo Allen on injured reserve; make several roster moves". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
  9. ^ McFadden, Will (March 20, 2020). "Falcons officially sign safety Sharrod Neasman". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  10. ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons - December 20th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  11. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (June 10, 2021). "Jets Sign S Sharrod Neasman; Place Parker Ferguson on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  12. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 11, 2021). "Jets Place S Sharrod Neasman on IR, Elevate Two For Sunday's Game vs. Panthers". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  13. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 2, 2021). "Jets Activate S Ashtyn Davis, S Sharrod Neasman". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  14. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (January 8, 2022). "Jets Release DE Shaq Lawson, S Sharrod Neasman; Elevate 3 for Season Finale vs. Bills". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  15. ^ "Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-25.