16 Facts About Haruki Nakamura

Haruki Robert Nakamura was born on April 18,1986 and is an American former professional football safety who was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Haruki Nakamura played college football for the University of Cincinnati.

Haruki Nakamura's Irish American mother is a fourth-degree black belt and his late Japanese father Ryozo was an eighth-degree black belt.

Haruki Nakamura's sister, Kimi, was a national champion in judo and played college volleyball at the University of Cincinnati.

Haruki Nakamura attended St Edward High School, an all-boys Catholic high school on Cleveland's west side.

Haruki Nakamura played football as both a wide receiver and defensive back.

Haruki Nakamura earned second-team "All-Ohio" honors as a defensive back his senior season.

Haruki Nakamura attended the University of Cincinnati, where he majored in criminal justice.

Haruki Nakamura played college football for the Bearcats, playing free safety and on special teams, eventually earning first-team "All-Big East" honors.

On November 16,2009, Haruki Nakamura was injured on the opening kickoff of a Monday Night Football game versus the Cleveland Browns in his hometown of Cleveland.

Haruki Nakamura suffered a broken right ankle attempting to make a tackle on special teams.

Haruki Nakamura returned a fake kickoff against the Washington Redskins.

Haruki Nakamura played in all three of the Ravens' post-season games, and in the AFC wild card game he intercepted a pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel.

Haruki Nakamura played in two post-season games, leading the team with four special teams tackles.

Haruki Nakamura signed with the Carolina Panthers on March 16,2012.

Haruki Nakamura started a career-high 13 games at free safety, recorded a career-high in tackles with 52, tied for the team lead in interceptions with two and had 10 special teams tackles.