Nate Livings
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Career Summary
Nate Livings is a former NFL guard who appeared in 68 regular-season games.
NFL records list LSU as his college and five years of professional experience.
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Early Life
Livings was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
His LSU biography identifies him as Nathaniel Joseph Livings and lists Lake Charles as his hometown.
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High School
Livings attended Washington-Marion High School in Lake Charles.
At Washington-Marion, he helped his team reach the 1999 state playoffs and was recognized among Southwest Louisiana's leading players.
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College Career
Livings was a three-year starter on LSU's offensive line, appearing in 38 games with 34 starts.
As a senior in 2005, he started all 13 games and played primarily at left guard after beginning his LSU career at offensive tackle.
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Path to the NFL
Livings entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent after LSU's 2006 season.
LSU reported that he signed a free-agent contract, following a college career that included 34 starts.
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NFL Career
Livings played 68 regular-season games for the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys.
NFL statistics list five seasons with Cincinnati from 2008 through 2011 and Dallas in 2012, including 16 appearances in each of his final three recorded seasons.
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Career Accomplishments
Livings earned a sustained professional role after entering the NFL undrafted.
His 68-game NFL record included a 16-game season for the Cowboys in 2012 after three consecutive seasons of at least 14 Bengals appearances.
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Playing Style
Livings played along the offensive line as a guard and tackle.
LSU used him mainly at left guard as a senior, while its roster listed him as an offensive tackle.
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Legacy
Livings' football legacy includes a 34-start LSU career and 68 regular-season NFL games.
His development from an LSU offensive-line starter to an undrafted NFL contributor illustrates the durability of his professional path.
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