Nugent attended Houston High School[2] and later Purdue University, where he played football as a defensive tackle.[3][4]
Professional career
Nugent was selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.[5][6] In his rookie season he played in six games.[7] In his second season after playing a backup role at defensive end for seven games Nugent made his first career start for the Patriots against the Cleveland Browns on December 9, 2001.[8] Nugent and the Patriots went on to win their first Super Bowl championship that season on February 3, 2002, in Super Bowl 36.[9] Following his release from the Patriots due to an injury in training camp the Baltimore Ravens signed Nugent to their active roster on October 29, 2002.[10] Nugent played in nine games with the Baltimore Ravens at defensive end.[7] On September 5, 2003, the Ravens released Nugent following training camp.[11] In February 2004 Nugent was allocated by the Oakland Raiders to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe where after recording six sacks he earned 1st Team All NFL Europe honors.[12]
References
^"David Nugent". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
