Shurron Pierson

Shurron Pierson (May 31, 1982 – February 7, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker and defensive end for the Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football for the South Florida Bulls.

Early life Pierson was born in Inverness, Florida. He attended Wildwood Middle High School in Wildwood, Florida. He declared for the 2003 NFL draft after his junior season.

Professional career Pierson was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round, with the 129th overall pick, of the 2003 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 25, 2003. He was waived on August 31 and signed to the practice squad on September 2. Pierson was promoted to the active roster on November 12 and played in six games for the Raiders during the 2003 season, recording six solo tackles and two assisted tackles.

Pierson was traded to the Chicago Bears on August 30, 2004 for an undisclosed draft pick. He was waived on September 5 and signed to the Bears' practice squad on September 7. He was promoted to the active roster on September 22 and appeared in six games for the Bears in 2004, totaling one solo tackle and three assisted tackles.

Pierson signed with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League on October 12, 2005. He was waived on January 20, 2006.

Death Pierson died on February 7, 2024.