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Adderley Becomes Highest Blue Hen Drafted Since Flacco
4/26/2019 9:00:00 PM | Football
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – From Philadelphia to Newark to Los Angeles.
Nasir Adderley's dream has now become a reality as the former University of Delaware All-American was selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. He becomes the highest Blue Hen drafted since Joe Flacco was selected 17thoverall in 2007.
"This is what you dream of as a kid. It's everything you work for. I can't put it into words how much this moment means to my family and I," Adderley said. "I can't wait to get to Los Angeles and go to work."
Adderley makes Delaware just the ninth FCS school in the past 10 years to have top-five round picks in the back-to-back years.
"We're incredibly excited for Nasir and his family to get this opportunity. This is a privilege that very few young men get and we're proud to see all the hard work Nasir put in pay off," head coach Danny Rocco said. "Nasir accomplished a lot during his four years here on campus and we can't wait to watch him on Sundays."
The Philadelphia, Pa. native was a four-year starter for the Blue Hens, becoming the first player in over 10 years to start every game of his career at Delaware. He racked up 264 total tackles to rank among the top-five in defensive backs in program history in that category. He also added 11 INTs and 24 pass deflections in his career.
"I can't thank the University of Delaware, my teammates, my coaches and so many people that helped push me to where I am today," Adderley added. "I'm humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to represent the proud Blue Hen tradition in the NFL."
This past fall, Adderley finished with a career-high 87 tackles, which ranked in the top-20 nationally for defensive backs. He also had a team-high four INTs and seven pass break-ups, to go along with his one forced fumble and fumble recovery.
He was the only player in the country with over 160 tackles and nine INTs over the past two seasons.
Nasir Adderley's dream has now become a reality as the former University of Delaware All-American was selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers. He becomes the highest Blue Hen drafted since Joe Flacco was selected 17thoverall in 2007.
"This is what you dream of as a kid. It's everything you work for. I can't put it into words how much this moment means to my family and I," Adderley said. "I can't wait to get to Los Angeles and go to work."
Adderley makes Delaware just the ninth FCS school in the past 10 years to have top-five round picks in the back-to-back years.
"We're incredibly excited for Nasir and his family to get this opportunity. This is a privilege that very few young men get and we're proud to see all the hard work Nasir put in pay off," head coach Danny Rocco said. "Nasir accomplished a lot during his four years here on campus and we can't wait to watch him on Sundays."
The Philadelphia, Pa. native was a four-year starter for the Blue Hens, becoming the first player in over 10 years to start every game of his career at Delaware. He racked up 264 total tackles to rank among the top-five in defensive backs in program history in that category. He also added 11 INTs and 24 pass deflections in his career.
"I can't thank the University of Delaware, my teammates, my coaches and so many people that helped push me to where I am today," Adderley added. "I'm humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to represent the proud Blue Hen tradition in the NFL."
This past fall, Adderley finished with a career-high 87 tackles, which ranked in the top-20 nationally for defensive backs. He also had a team-high four INTs and seven pass break-ups, to go along with his one forced fumble and fumble recovery.
He was the only player in the country with over 160 tackles and nine INTs over the past two seasons.
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