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Andre Neblett
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Neblett (68) on the sideline of a Carolina Panthers game.
New England Patriots
Personal information
Born: (1988-06-07) June 7, 1988 (age 36)
Rahway, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
College:Temple
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2012
Tackles:40
Sacks:3.0
Forced fumbles:0

Andre Neblett (born June 7, 1988) is an American football defensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Temple. He has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Early years

Neblett played fullback and linebacker at Rahway High School.

College career

Neblett played college football at Temple, where he started in 45 games for the Owls. He earned All-Mid-American Conference honors during his career.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Neblett was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL Draft on April 30, 2010.

On July 18, 2012, Andre Neblett was informed by the NFL that he would be suspended for the first 4 games of the season for testing positive for Performance-enhancing drugs.[1]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Neblett signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 6, 2013.[2]

On August 31, 2013, Neblett was released during the final roster cuts of the preseason.[3]

New England Patriots

Neblett signed with the New England Patriots on (date), but was released later that week. He was then re-signed when the Patriots put linebacker Jerod Mayo on injured reserve, on (date).

References

  1. ^ "Panthers Dealt a Blow as DT Neblett Suspended for PEDs".
  2. ^ "Tryout Players Earn a Shot at Training Camp". Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  3. ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut-down analysis".