Jesse Nading was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
16 Facts About Jesse Nading
1.
2.
At ThunderRidge High School, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Nading was named the state's Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year in 2002.
3.
Jesse Nading was a two-time All-State football selection, was chosen to All-State basketball and baseball teams in 2002.
4.
Jesse Nading was named to the All-Colorado football team in 2002 and was chosen by the Denver Post as the state's Defensive Player of the Year.
5.
Jesse Nading helped ThunderRidge to 2002 and 2003 state basketball titles in Class 5A, and was twice named to the state all-tournament team.
6.
Jesse Nading led ThunderRidge to 2001 state 4A football championship and holds school record for quarterback sacks in a season, 18.
7.
Jesse Nading was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 9,2008.
8.
Jesse Nading was promoted to the active roster on November 19,2008, and played in six games for the Texans on special teams and defensive end during the 2008 season, totaling four solo tackles and two assisted tackles.
9.
Jesse Nading was waived on September 5,2009 but re-signed to the practice squad two days later.
10.
Jesse Nading was promoted to the active roster on November 4 and played in one game in 2009, recording no statistics.
11.
Jesse Nading was waived by the Texans on November 17,2009 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.
12.
Jesse Nading appeared in five games during the 2010 season, recording five solo tackles, five assisted tackles, 0.5 sacks and one pass breakup, before being placed on injured reserve on December 7,2010.
13.
Jesse Nading was waived by the Texans on September 5,2011 and re-signed to the practice squad on September 7.
14.
Jesse Nading was promoted to the active roster on October 12,2011, and played in 11 games in 2011, totaling nine solo tackles, two assisted tackles, 0.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery.
15.
Jesse Nading appeared in all 16 games for the Texans during the 2012 season, accumulating 10 solo tackles and three assisted tackles.
16.
Jesse Nading was a special teamer for the majority of his career, playing 357 snaps on special teams and 22 snaps on defense in 2012.