Nick Fairley

Nick Fairley
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Fairley with the Detroit Lions in 2012
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Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1988-01-23) January 23, 1988 (age 36)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:Williamson (Mobile, Alabama)
College:
NFL draft:2011 / round: 1 / pick: 13
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:170
Sacks:20.5
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:4
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nicholas Lachester Fairley (born January 23, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Auburn University, where he was recognized as an All-American and was a member of a BCS National Championship team. Fairley was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft. He also played for the St. Louis Rams and the New Orleans Saints.