David Amerson

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David Amerson

Amerson in the 2013 NFL season.

No. 39 Washington Redskins

Cornerback

Personal information

Date of birth: December 8, 1991

Place of birth: Honolulu, Hawaii

Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)

Career information

High school: Greensboro (NC) Dudley

College: North Carolina State

NFL Draft: 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51

Debuted in 2013 for the Washington Redskins

Career history

Washington Redskins (2013–present)

Roster status: Active

Career highlights and awards

Jack Tatum Trophy (2011)
First-team All-American (2011)
First-team All-ACC (2011)

Career NFL statistics as of 2013

Tackles	48
Pass deflections	10
Interceptions	2
Forced fumbles	1
Touchdowns	1
Stats at NFL.com

David Amerson (born December 8, 1991) is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). Amerson played college football for North Carolina State University and was recognized as one of the top college defensive backs. The Redskins selected him in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Early years

Amerson was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He attended James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, and played for the Dudley Panthers high school football team. According to Rivals.com, he was a four-star college football recruit.^[1]

College career

Amerson enrolled in North Carolina State University, where he played for the NC State Wolfpack football team from 2010 to 2012. As a true freshman in 2010, he started nine of 13 games and recorded 50 tackles. Through 11 games of his sophomore season in 2011, Amerson has 51 tackles and is leading the nation in interceptions with 13.^[2] The 13 interceptions beat Dré Bly's record for the most interceptions in a season in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) history.^[3] Following the 2011 season, he received the Jack Tatum Trophy for the best college defensive back, first-team All-American honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation and ESPN, and first-team All-ACC honors.

At the inaugural Belk Bowl held in Charlotte on December 27, 2011, Amerson broke the record for the most interceptions in a season by an Atlantic Coast Conference competitor. This record of 13 interceptions also led the Football Subdivision during the 2011 season.^[4] He finished the game with five tackles, two interceptions, and one touchdown.

Professional career

2013 NFL Draft

Prior to his junior year, Amerson was widely projected to be a top-10 selection in the 2013 NFL Draft.^[5]^[6]^[7] However, his draft stock dropped after a mediocre junior season.

The Washington Redskins selected Amerson in the second round, with the 51st overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was the highest selected North Carolina State defensive back since Dewayne Washington in 1994.

Pre-draft measurables
Ht	Wt	Arm length	Hand size	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP
6 ft 1 in	205 lb	32⅝ in	10½ in	4.35 s	1.50 s	2.50 s	4.13 s	6.75 s	38½ in	11 ft 0 in	15 reps
All value from NFL Combine.^[8]

Washington Redskins

The Redskins officially signed him to a four-year contract on May 17, 2013.^[9]^[10] In the Week 4 win against the Oakland Raiders, David Amerson got his first NFL interception and he returned it 45 yards for a touchdown.^[11] In a Week 9 victory against the San Diego Chargers, he recorded his career second interception.^[12]

Personal

Amerson is childhood friends with wide receiver Keenan Allen, who was also selected in the 2013 NFL Draft.^[13]

References

↑ http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-David-Amerson-94070
↑ NCAA Division I-A Player Defense Statistics - 2011
↑ Observations: N.C. State vs. Clemson
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↑ Brooks, Bucky (April 29, 2012). "2013 NFL Draft: USC's Barkley, Woods among top 30 prospects". NFL News.
↑ Prisco, Pete (April 30, 2012). "Top 32 for 2013: Barkley headlines a class that already looks deep". CBS Sports.
↑ Schrager, Peter (May 1, 2012). "Schrager's 2013 mock draft". Fox Sports.
↑ "NFL Combine Profile", NFL.com, retrieved 2013-05-08
↑ Jones, Mike (May 17, 2013). "Redskins sign second-round cornerback David Amerson". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
↑ Tinsman, Brian (May 17, 2013). "Redskins Ink Top Pick David Amerson". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
↑ Wagaman, Michael (September 29, 2013). "Redskins rally behind stellar defense to top Raiders". USAToday.com. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
↑ Czarda, Stephen (November 6, 2013). "David Amerson Saves Day Vs. Old Foe". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
↑ Boyer, Zac (November 1, 2013). "Childhood friends David Amerson, Keenan Allen look forward to Sunday". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved 2013-11-11.

External links

v t e Jack Tatum Trophy winners

1991: Buckley 1992: Figures 1993: Langham 1994: B. Taylor 1995: Milloy 1996: Canty 1997: Woodson 1998: Winfield 1999: T. Carter 2000: Fletcher 2001: R. Williams 2002: Doss 2003: S. Taylor 2004: Rolle 2005: J. Williams 2006: Nelson 2007: Talib 2008: Berry 2009: Berry 2010: Peterson 2011: Amerson 2012: Reynolds 2013: Dennard

v t e Washington Redskins 2013 NFL Draft selections

David Amerson Jordan Reed Phillip Thomas Chris Thompson Brandon Jenkins Bacarri Rambo Jawan Jamison

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v t e Washington Redskins current roster

Active roster	2 Kai Forbath 3 Robert Malone 6 Sav Rocca 8 Rex Grossman 10 Robert Griffin III 11 Aldrick Robinson 12 Kirk Cousins 13 Nick Williams 15 Josh Morgan 17 Josh Bellamy 19 Dezmon Briscoe 20 Richard Crawford 22 Evan Royster 23 DeAngelo Hall 24 Bacarri Rambo 25 Chase Minnifield 25 Chris Thompson 26 Josh Wilson 29 Roy Helu 30 E. J. Biggers 31 Brandon Meriweather 32 Peyton Thompson 34 Ryan Mouton 34 Trenton Robinson 35 Davin Meggett 36 Darrel Young 37 Reed Doughty 38 Miguel Maysonet 39 David Amerson 40 Kyle Nelson 41 Phillip Thomas 46 Alfred Morris 47 Jawan Jamison 47 Jeremy Kimbrough 48 Jose Gumbs 50 Rob Jackson 51 Brandon Jenkins 52 Keenan Robinson 53 Bryan Kehl 53 William Compton 54 Darryl Tapp 55 Nick Barnett 56 Perry Riley 57 Nick Sundberg 58 Josh Hull 59 London Fletcher 60 J. D. Walton 62 Tevita Stevens 63 Will Montgomery 64 Kedric Golston 66 Chris Chester 67 Josh LeRibeus 68 Tom Compton 71 Trent Williams 72 Stephen Bowen 73 Adam Gettis 74 Tyler Polumbus 76 Dominique Hamilton 78 Kory Lichtensteiger 79 Maurice Hurt 80 Richard Quinn 82 Logan Paulsen 83 Fred Davis 84 Niles Paul 85 Leonard Hankerson 86 Jordan Reed 87 Gabe Miller 88 Pierre Garçon 89 Santana Moss 90 Doug Worthington 91 Ryan Kerrigan 92 Chris Baker 93 DaJohn Harris 94 Adam Carriker 95 Chris Neild 96 Barry Cofield 97 Adrian Robinson 98 Brian Orakpo 99 Jarvis Jenkins -- David Gettis -- Kevin Kowalski

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Persondata
Name	Amerson, David
Alternative names
Short description	American football player, defensive back
Date of birth	December 8, 1991
Place of birth	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Date of death
Place of death

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