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Nick Fairley - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Nick Fairley net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! After being drafted in the 13th round of 2011, he was a NFL defensive tackle and became a starter with the Detroit Lions. After spending his first four seasons in Detroit, he signed with the St. Louis Rams. In this article, we will discover how old is Nick Fairley? Who is Nick Fairley dating now & how much money does Nick Fairley have?

NameNick Fairley
First NameNick
Last NameFairley
OccupationFootball Player
BirthdayJanuary 23
Birth Year1988
Place of BirthMobile
Home TownAlabama
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignCapricorn
Full/Birth Name
ParentsPaula Rogers, Herbert Rogers
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Norrie Ann Fairley

Nick Fairley Biography

Nick Fairley is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on January 23, 1988 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. From 2011 to 2014, he was a teammate with He was teammates with Matthew Stafford on the Detroit Lions from 2011 to 2014. of the Detroit Lions.

Fairley attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College from 2007 to 2008. After being redshirted in 2007, he played in seven games in 2008. He recorded 63 tackles and seven sacks in the 2008 season.

Fairley transferred to Auburn University, where he played for the Auburn Tigers football team in 2009 and 2010. He finished the 2009 season with two starts in 13 games and recorded 28 tackles. Surprisingly quick for his size, his tendency to be flamboyant following a successful play placed him as a person of concern for officials. In 2010, he became the 2nd player from Auburn to win the Lombardi Award. He was coached by Lombardi winner and former Auburn player Tracy Rocker, and became the first player to win the Lombardi and be coached by a winner of the award.

He was raised in a large family of 8 siblings.

He was an All-American, Lombardi Award-winner, and BCS National Champion at Auburn University.

Nicholas Lachester Fairley (born January 23, 1988) is a former American football defensive tackle. 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 drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He has also played for the St. Louis Rams and the New Orleans Saints.

Nick Fairley Net Worth

Nick is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nick Fairley's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

At Williamson High School, he was both an offensive and defensive lineman.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFootball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

During the 2011 BCS National Championship Game against the Oregon Ducks, Fairley had five tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble. Three of his tackles were made behind the line of scrimmage. Fairley was selected as the defensive player of the game.

On May 27, 2012, Fairley was arrested by Alabama State Troopers for driving under the influence and attempting to elude police. He was also ticketed for reckless driving, having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle and no proof of insurance.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Only four days after the 2011 BCS National Championship Game, Fairley decided to forgo his final year of eligibility, entering the 2011 NFL Draft. He was initially projected to be the first pick in the draft. His measurements at the combine showed him to be 6 feet 3 7/8 inches tall and 291 pounds, somewhat less than his listing of 6-5 and 300 pounds at Auburn. After the NFL Combine, he was projected in the 8-12 range.

Who is Nick Fairley Dating?

According to our records, Nick Fairley is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Nick Fairley’s is not dating anyone.

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Since entering the NFL, Fairley has had a number of run-ins with the law. On April 3, 2012, Fairley was arrested in Mobile, Alabama for marijuana possession. The charges were dismissed in December 2012.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Nick Fairley height 6 ft 4 in Nick weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 4 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Fairley was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round as the 13th pick overall. He signed a 4-year contract with the Lions on July 28, 2011. The contract was for four years and worth $10 million with a $5.7 million signing bonus.

In his second season in the NFL Fairley recorded 5.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 26 tackles. However, on December 12, 2012, Fairley was put on the injured reserve list, ending his season.

Facts & Trivia

Nick Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Nick Fairley celebrates birthday on January 23 of every year.

Fairley’s fourth season had been productive for the most part. However, on October 26, 2014, Fairley sustained a Medial collateral ligament sprain against the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium in London.

Why did Nick Fairley retire?

A Heart Problem Forced Nick Fairley to Retire After He Signed a $30 Million Contract. Everything was going Nick Fairley’s way after the 2016 season ended. A former star at Auburn and the defensive yin to Cam Newton’s yang, Fairley signed an extension with the New Orleans Saints.

Where did Nick Fairley go to college?

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

What team is Nick Fairley on?

No. 90, 98
NFL Draft:2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
Career history
Detroit Lions (2011–2014) St. Louis Rams (2015) New Orleans Saints (2016–2017)
Career highlights and awards

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Does JaMarcus Russell still have money?

According to reports from Celebrity Net Worth, JaMarcus Russell is still worth a whopping $4 million. Although his career in the NFL wound up being very short-lived, Russell earned a total of $40 million from salary and endorsements.

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