Sharrod Neasman

Sharrod Neasman (born October 14, 1991) is an American football free safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).[1][2] He played college football at Florida Atlantic and was signed by the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Sharrod Neasman
Neasman with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016.
No. 41 – Atlanta Falcons
Position:Free safety
Personal information
Born: (1991-10-14) October 14, 1991
Sarasota, Florida
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Braden River
(Bradenton, Florida)
College:Florida Atlantic
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Total tackles:53
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Pass deflections:4
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

On May 5, 2016, Neasman signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.[3] He was released by the Falcons on September 3, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 18, 2016.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[9]

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

On September 25, 2018, Neasman was signed by the Falcons.[10] He played in 12 games, recording 44 tackles and four passes defensed.

Neasman re-signed with the Falcons on March 20, 2020.[11]

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References
  1. https://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/players-roster/sharrod-neasman/
  2. http://www.nfl.com/player/sharrodneasman/2556443/profile
  3. "Falcons Agree to Terms with 22 CFAs". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  4. "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.
  5. "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.
  6. "Falcons Place DE Derrick Shelby On IR". AtlantaFalcons.com. October 18, 2016. Archived from the original on October 2, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  7. "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  8. Alper, Josh (May 31, 2018). "Saints sign Sharrod Neasman, waive Mykkele Thompson". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  9. "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
  10. McFadden, Will (September 25, 2018). "Falcons place Ricardo Allen on injured reserve; make several roster moves". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  11. McFadden, Will (March 20, 2020). "Falcons officially sign safety Sharrod Neasman". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
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