Nick Greisen
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| Baltimore Ravens — No. 59 | |
| Linebacker | |
| Date of birth: August 10, 1979 | |
| Place of birth: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 244 lb (111 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2002 for the New York Giants | |
| Career history | |
| College: Wisconsin | |
| NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 5 / Pick: 152 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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Nick Greisen (pronounced /GRY-son/) (born August 10, 1979 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin) is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin.
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[edit] Early years
He was born and raised in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
[edit] College career
Greisen played college football at Wisconsin. He finished his career with 337 tackles, 11 sacks and five interceptions. As a senior he started every single game and finished with a career-high 167 tackles. This earned him All-Big 10 Conference 1st-team honors. He majored in agricultural business.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] New York Giants
Greisen was originally a 5th round (152nd pick overall) draft choice by the New York Giants in the 2002 NFL Draft, as a linebacker out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Adept at both weakside and middle linebacker, Greisen has been a spot starter, special teamer, and consistent backup. He made over 75 tackles in both the 2004 and 2005 campaigns, and has forced four sacks and five fumbles to date.
[edit] Jacksonville Jaguars
He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 28 2006 and played one season with the team posting 82 tackles and his first career interception on September 10 versus the Dallas Cowboys. He was released in September 2007.
[edit] Baltimore Ravens
On September 19, 2007 he signed with the Ravens. On March 13, 2008 the Ravens resigned Greisen to a three-year, $4 million contract. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus.
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