Nick Eason
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Career Summary
Nick Eason was an NFL defensive tackle who played 117 games over ten seasons and later became a defensive-line coach.
Eason played for Denver, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Arizona before beginning his coaching career.
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Early Life
Eason was born in Lyons, Georgia.
He went on to play defensive line at Clemson.
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College Career
Eason was a four-year letterman at Clemson, appearing in 47 games with 35 starts, 15 sacks, and 30 tackles for loss.
He was a team captain and All-ACC selection, earned sociology degree in August 2001 with two years of eligibility remaining, and later completed a master's degree in human resource development.
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Path to the NFL
The Denver Broncos selected Eason in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
He spent his rookie season on injured reserve after an Achilles injury during training camp.
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NFL Career
Eason played 117 NFL games from 2003 through 2012 with the Broncos, Browns, Steelers, and Cardinals.
He played four seasons with Pittsburgh, reaching two Super Bowls and winning Super Bowl XLIII, then spent two seasons with Arizona.
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Career Accomplishments
Eason won a Super Bowl championship with the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2008 season.
Clemson reported that he won his first Super Bowl ring as a member of the winning Steelers.
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Legacy
Eason returned to Clemson as a football coach in 2022 and became associate head coach and co-defensive coordinator in 2025.
His college recognition included the AFCA Good Works Team, the ACC Top Six award, and academic achievements that made him Clemson's first football player to graduate with two years of eligibility remaining.
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Post-Career
Eason began coaching as a Cleveland Browns intern in 2013 and later coached with Tennessee, Cincinnati, Auburn, and Clemson.
At Clemson, he returned to his alma mater as defensive run game coordinator and defensive tackles coach before receiving additional leadership titles.
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