Position: Linebacker Name Nate Triplett Siblings Christian Triplett Tackles: 4 Weight 112 kg | College: Minnesota 40 yard dash time 4.7 seconds Height 1.91 m | |
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Date of birth: (1987-03-15) March 15, 1987 (age 28) NFL draft: 2010 / Round: 5 / Pick: 167 Role American football linebacker Education University of Minnesota, Delano High School Parents Keith Triplett, Sara Triplett | ||
Place of birth: Maple Plain, Minnesota | ||
Nate triplett first defensive td in tcf bank stadium
Nathan "Nate" Triplett (born March 15, 1987) is a former American football linebacker. After playing college football for Minnesota, he was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers and Indianapolis Colts.
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- Nate triplett first defensive td in tcf bank stadium
- Early years
- College career
- Minnesota Vikings
- San Diego Chargers
- Indianapolis Colts
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- References
Early years
Triplett played in the Wright County Conference, graduating from Delano High School, in Delano, Minnesota, in 2005.
College career
Triplett attended the University of Minnesota, where he initially was a special teams force and eventually worked his way into a dominant linebacker.
Minnesota Vikings
Triplett was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round (167th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. He was signed to a contract on June 14, 2010. He was released on August 31, 2010, as a part of preseason cuts.
San Diego Chargers
On October 5, 2010, the San Diego Chargers signed Triplett to the practice squad.
Indianapolis Colts
On December 1, 2010, the Indianapolis Colts signed the free agent rookie to their active roster. He was waived on October 5, 2011.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On July 29, 2012, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Triplett, after releasing Dezmon Briscoe two days earlier. He was placed on the exempt/left squad list after leaving the team on August 2.