17 Facts About Nate Palmer

Nate Palmer was born in Chicago and attended Simeon Career Academy.

Nate Palmer was a teammate to future Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose.

Nate Palmer only played four games during his junior year due to injury, however he still had 30 tackles and seven sacks.

Nate Palmer's performance earned him a spot on the 2007 Chicago Sun-Times All-Public League Team.

Nate Palmer was listed as a three star prospect by Rivals.

Nate Palmer was redshirted his first year with the team.

Nate Palmer played in every game in the 2009 season, primarily on special teams.

Nate Palmer had two tackles against Ohio State, and one against Cincinnati.

Nate Palmer played in nine games and recorded six tackles the following year.

Nate Palmer transferred to the Illinois State and earned a starting spot at defensive end.

Nate Palmer started every game in his first season for the Redbirds.

Later, when Illinois State played North Dakota State, Nate Palmer posted a career-high eight tackles.

Nate Palmer finished up his junior year with 9.5 sacks, leading the conference.

Nate Palmer finished his career again being named to the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference second-team.

Nate Palmer was selected in the sixth round by the Green Bay Packers in the 2013 NFL draft.

Nate Palmer was released by the Packers on April 8,2016.

In 2016, Nate Palmer notched a team-leading 12 special teams tackles.