Jesse Nading
No headshot available
Career Summary
Jesse Nading is a former NFL linebacker who played for the Houston Texans after starring at Colorado State.
Nading played four seasons in the NFL after a Colorado State career as a defensive end. NFL.com lists him as a linebacker with four years of experience.
Section reviewed
High School
Nading attended ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Nading was a three-sport all-state performer in football, basketball and baseball at ThunderRidge. Colorado State reported that he helped the school win the 2001 Class 4A football championship and held its season record with 18 quarterback sacks.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
College Career
Nading was a two-time Colorado State team captain and earned second-team all-conference honors as a senior.
As a senior in 2007, Nading started all 12 games at defensive end and recorded 56 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, an interception, a pass breakup and three fumble recoveries. Colorado State named him a second-team all-conference performer.
Section reviewed
Path to the NFL
Nading signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
The Texans signed Nading as a college free agent on May 8, 2008. After beginning his first season on the practice squad, he was promoted to the active roster and made his NFL debut against Cleveland on November 23.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
NFL Career
Nading appeared in 43 games for the Houston Texans from 2008 through 2012.
The Denver Broncos' biography of Nading states that he appeared in 43 games with Houston from 2008 through 2012. A Texans player biography credited him with 16 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through the 2012 season.
Section reviewed
Career Accomplishments
Nading earned second-team all-conference honors at Colorado State and was selected for the 2007 East-West Shrine Game.
Colorado State's National Football Foundation anniversary team recognition noted Nading's 2007 all-conference season and his selection to play in the 2007 East-West Shrine Game.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
Playing Style
Nading played defensive end at Colorado State and linebacker in the NFL.
Colorado State used Nading as a defensive end, where his senior production included sacks, an interception and fumble recoveries. NFL.com identifies him as a linebacker.
Section reviewed
Post-Career
After his playing career, Nading worked in consulting before joining the Denver Broncos' front office.
Nading spent six years with McKinsey & Company and later joined the Denver Broncos. The Broncos list him as senior vice president of strategy and business intelligence and note that he earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business after his Texans career.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
22151, 00-0026417, 1985-07-03, Jesse Nading, Jesse, Nading
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
Compare current players by position using the transparent MFT statistical model.