Nelson Ceaser


Headshot of Nelson Ceaser
Position: DL
Jersey #: 51
Date of Birth: June 3, 2001
Height / Weight: / 250 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: (2024)
Last Team: BUF (2025)

Career Summary

Houston defensive lineman and team captain.

Nelson Ceaser played on Houston's defensive line and served as a team captain in 2023, when he earned first-team All-Big 12 honors.

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High School

Defensive standout at Ridge Point.

Ceaser recorded 40 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a senior at Ridge Point, helping the team reach the second round of the Texas Class 6A Division I playoffs.

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College Career

Led the Big 12 in sacks.

Ceaser made 11 starts in 2023 and recorded 43 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. He led the Big 12 in sacks and recorded three against Baylor. In 2022, he played all 13 games and contributed four sacks.

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30187, 00-0039294, 2001-06-03, Nelson Ceaser, Nelson, Ceaser

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