Nicolas Jean-Baptiste

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Nicolas Jean-Baptiste
Montana State Bobcats
Position:Defensive tackles coach, assistant defensive line coach
Personal information
Born: (1989-03-08) March 8, 1989 (age 35)
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school:Houston (TX) Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
College:Baylor
Undrafted:2012
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:16.5
Sacks:4.5
Forced fumbles:3
Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com

Nicolas Jean-Baptiste (born March 8, 1989) is a former American football nose tackle. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Baylor.

He also was a member of the Cleveland Browns.

Early years[edit]

Jean-Baptiste attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory.[1] He earned 2006 first-team All-District 17-5A honors on offense as an Offensive guard and defense as a Defensive end.[1]

College career[edit]

Jean-Baptiste played at Baylor University. He participated in the 2012 East West Shrine Game.[2] He played 49 games and started 21 games at Nose tackle.[1] He recorded 94 tackles, 5 sacks and a Forced fumble.[1] In 2011 his senior year, Jean-Baptiste recorded a career high 4 sacks along with 36 tackles.[1]

In his junior year, Jean-Baptiste played 12 games and he recorded 31 tackles, half sack.[1] On September 2, 2011, in the season opener against TCU, Jean-Baptiste had four tackles, one tackle was for a loss of gain, a pass deflection and a blocked kick in which Baylor won 50-48 after blowing a 24-point lead.[3] During his junior season, Jean-Baptiste was named the starter in the fourth game of the year against Rice.[1] But Jean-Baptiste had just one tackle as Baylor won 30-13.[4]

In his sophomore year, Jean-Baptiste played 12 games coming off the bench.[1] He had 18 tackles and a half sack.[1] In a game against Northwestern State, he recorded a season high 4 tackles, including one for an assisted loss of gain while Baylor won 68-13.[5]

In his redshirt freshman year, Jean-Baptiste played in 12 games and only had 9 tackles.[1] On December 7, 2011, Jean-Baptiste was named to the Second-team All-Big 12.[6]

Professional career[edit]

Baltimore Ravens[edit]

After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Jean-Baptiste signed with the Baltimore Ravens' practice team.[7] On August 31, he was released.[8]

Indianapolis Colts[edit]

Jean-Baptiste was signed by the Indianapolis Colts to their practice squad on September 18, 2012.[9] On October 3, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.

Cleveland Browns[edit]

He signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 13, 2013. On August 26, he was released.

Arizona Rattlers[edit]

Jean-Baptiste was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League on December 10, 2013.[10]

Jacksonville Sharks[edit]

On March 19, 2015, Jean-Baptiste was traded to the Jacksonville Sharks for Chase Deadder.[11]

Coaching career[edit]

In 2015, Jean-Baptiste was hired as the defensive line coach for South Dakota Mines.[12]

In 2016, Jean-Baptiste joined Baylor as a graduate assistant.[12]

In 2017, Jean-Baptiste was rehired as the defensive line coach for South Dakota Mines.[12]

In 2018, Jean-Baptiste was hired as the defensive line coach for Navarro College.[13]

In 2020, Jean-Baptiste was hired as the defensive line coach for Cleveland High School.[14]

In 2022, Jean-Baptiste was hired as the defensive tackles coach and assistant defensive line coach for Montana State.[15][16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Nicholas Jean Baptiste Baylor profile
  2. ^ "2012 East West Shrine Game Roster". shrinegame.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  3. ^ "(14) Texas Christian 48, Baylor 50 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  4. ^ "Baylor 30, Rice 13 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  5. ^ "Northwestern State 13, Baylor 68 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  6. ^ big12sports.com (December 7, 2011). "2011 Football All-Big 12 Awards Announced". big12sports.com. Retrieved August 16, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Ravens Sign 20 Rookie Free Agents". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
  8. ^ "Anthony Allen among Ravens final cuts". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. August 31, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  9. ^ "Colts Make Roster Moves". Indianapolis Colts. September 18, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
  10. ^ "Rattlers Add Former Baylor Nose Guard". arenafootball.com. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  11. ^ "Sharks Trade for DL Nicolas Jean-Baptiste". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. March 19, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  12. ^ a b c "Jean-Baptiste returns to 'Rocker Football Coaching Staff". South Dakota Mines. March 24, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Montana State hires former NFL player Nick Jean-Baptiste as assistant defensive line coach". Ravalli Republic. February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  14. ^ "Former Baylor standout Nicolas Jean-Baptiste joins Bobcats as an assistant". MontanaSports.com (MTSPX). February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  15. ^ "Former Baylor Standout Nicolas Jean-Baptiste Joins Bobcat Football as Assistant Defensive Line Coach". Montana State University Athletics. February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  16. ^ "Montana State hires former NFL player Nick Jean-Baptiste as assistant defensive line coach". 406 MT SPORTS. February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2024.

External links[edit]

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