Jerico Nelson

Jerico Nelson (born September 19, 1989) is an American former football strong safety. Nelson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Nelson played College football at Arkansas.

Early life Nelson, from New Sarpy, Louisiana, attended both John Curtis Christian School and later Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana. Nelson was ranked as 23rd athlete in the nation and was ranked as the 9th overall prospect in the state of Louisiana by Rivals.com. He also was ranked as the No. 51 running back in the nation by Scout.com.

In his Freshman season, he finished with 37 tackles and 3.5 sacks. On August 31, 2012, he was released. On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad. On December 15, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad after the team placed safety Malcolm Jenkins and Offensive tackle Charles Brown on injured reserve.

Texas Revolution On January 5, 2016, Nelson signed with the Texas Revolution. On January 3, 2017, Nelson re-signed with the Revolution.