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{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1986)}}
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'''Kade Weston''' (born November 29, 1986 in [[Arima]], [[Trinidad and Tobago]]) is an [[American football]] [[nose tackle]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the seventh round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]]. He played college football at [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia]].
'''Kade Weston''' (born November 29, 1986) is a former [[American football]] [[nose tackle]]. He was selected by the [[New England Patriots]] in the seventh round of the [[2010 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Weston attended [[Red Bank Regional High School]] in [[Little Silver, New Jersey]], where he played football, basketball, and was a thrower for the track team. Weston's first year of organized football was 2001 as a high school freshman. As a junior, he recorded 114 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, 14 sacks, and five forced fumbles, helping Red Bank to a 10–2 record and berth in the Central Jersey Group III State Championship. In his senior season, Weston made 79 tackles and eight sacks, earning all-state honors for a second straight season. He was ranked in [[Rivals.com]]'s Top 100 national players and was the third-ranked defensive tackle nationally by [[Scout.com]]. He was named to [[Parade (magazine)|Parade Magazine]]'s [[All-America]]n team.
Weston attended [[Red Bank Regional High School]] in [[Little Silver, New Jersey]], where he played football, basketball, and was a thrower for the track team. Weston's first year of organized football was 2001 as a high school freshman. As a junior, he recorded 114 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, 14 sacks, and five forced fumbles, helping Red Bank to a 10–2 record and berth in the Central Jersey Group III State Championship. In his senior season, Weston made 79 tackles and eight sacks, earning all-state honors for a second straight season. He was ranked in [[Rivals.com]]'s Top 100 national players and was the third-ranked defensive tackle nationally by [[Scout.com]]. He was named to [[Parade (magazine)|''Parade'' magazine]]'s [[All-America]]n team.


==College career==
==College career==
Following high school, Weston attended the [[University of Georgia]], where he [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]]ed in 2005. As a freshman in 2006, Weston appeared in every game and made six starts, recording 12 quarterback hurries. He was named to the [[Southeastern Conference]] All-Freshman team and the national All-Freshman team by [[Sporting News]] following the season. In 2007, Weston played in 13 games, making five starts, and finished the season with 19 tackles. In his junior season in 2008, Weston appeared in ten games and had 18 tackles. As a senior in 2009, Weston started 9 of the 12 games he appeared in, recording 28 tackles and two sacks. Following the season, he was named to the All-SEC third team.
Following high school, Weston attended the [[University of Georgia]], where he [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]]ed in 2005. As a freshman in 2006, Weston appeared in every game and made six starts, recording 12 quarterback hurries. He was named to the [[Southeastern Conference]] All-Freshman team and the national All-Freshman team by ''[[The Sporting News]]'' following the season. In 2007, Weston played in 13 games, making five starts, and finished the season with 19 tackles. In his junior season in 2008, Weston appeared in ten games and had 18 tackles. As a senior in 2009, Weston started 9 of the 12 games he appeared in, recording 28 tackles and two sacks. Following the season, he was named to the All-SEC third-team.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
Weston was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the seventh round (248th overall) of the [[2010 NFL Draft]]. He signed a four-year contract on July 21, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2010/07/22/patriots-rookie-contract-updates/|title=Patriots’ rookie contract updates|work=[[WEEI]]|first=Christopher|last=Price|date=2010-07-22|accessdate=2010-07-22}}</ref> He was waived/injured on August 23, 2010. He cleared waivers the next day and reverted to the team's [[injured reserve]] list.
Weston was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the seventh round (248th overall) of the [[2010 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He signed a four-year contract on July 21, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2010/07/22/patriots-rookie-contract-updates/|title=Patriots' rookie contract updates|work=[[WEEI (AM)|WEEI]]|first=Christopher|last=Price|date=July 22, 2010|access-date=July 22, 2010}}</ref> He was waived/injured on August 23, 2010. He cleared waivers the next day and reverted to the team's [[injured reserve]] list.


On August 29, 2011, he waived by the Patriots.
On August 29, 2011, he was waived by the Patriots.


===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
Weston was signed to the [[Indianapolis Colts]]' practice squad on October 5, 2011.
Weston was signed to the [[Indianapolis Colts]]' practice squad on October 5, 2011.

===Pittsburgh Steelers===
Weston signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] on January 18, 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-ten-to-reserve-future-contracts-6827831 | title=Steelers Sign Ten to Reserve/Future Contracts | publisher=steelers.com | date=January 18, 2012 | accessdate=May 23, 2024}}</ref> He was released on August 27, 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-reduce-roster-to-75-8078909 | title=Steelers Reduce Roster to 75 | publisher=steelers.com | date=August 27, 2012 | accessdate=May 23, 2024}}</ref>

===Edmonton Eskimos===
Weston was signed by the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] on October 1, 2012 and played in one game for the team during the 2012 season.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/esks-add-depth-to-defence/n-4494351 | title=Esks Add Depth to Defence | publisher=oursportscentral.com | accessdate=May 23, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.statscrew.com/football/stats/p-westokad001 | title=Kade Weston | publisher=statscrew.com | accessdate=May 23, 2024}}</ref> He was released on February 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/football/esks-sign-three-release-kade-weston | title=Esks sign three, release Kade Weston | publisher=edmontonjournal.com | date=February 13, 2013 | accessdate=May 23, 2024 | author=O'Leary, Chris}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{footballstats|pfr=W/WestKa00}}
*[http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=34190 New England Patriots bio]
*[http://www.georgiadogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=40675&SPID=3571&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=8800&ATCLID=523359&Q_SEASON=2009 Georgia Bulldogs bio]


{{Patriots2010DraftPicks}}
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Latest revision as of 16:59, 4 August 2024

Kade Weston
No. 67
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1986-11-29) November 29, 1986 (age 37)
Arima, Trinidad and Tobago
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Red Bank Regional
(Little Silver, New Jersey)
College:Georgia
NFL draft:2010 / round: 7 / pick: 248
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Third-team All-SEC (2009)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kade Weston (born November 29, 1986) is a former American football nose tackle. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.

Early life

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Weston attended Red Bank Regional High School in Little Silver, New Jersey, where he played football, basketball, and was a thrower for the track team. Weston's first year of organized football was 2001 as a high school freshman. As a junior, he recorded 114 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, 14 sacks, and five forced fumbles, helping Red Bank to a 10–2 record and berth in the Central Jersey Group III State Championship. In his senior season, Weston made 79 tackles and eight sacks, earning all-state honors for a second straight season. He was ranked in Rivals.com's Top 100 national players and was the third-ranked defensive tackle nationally by Scout.com. He was named to Parade magazine's All-American team.

College career

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Following high school, Weston attended the University of Georgia, where he redshirted in 2005. As a freshman in 2006, Weston appeared in every game and made six starts, recording 12 quarterback hurries. He was named to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman team and the national All-Freshman team by The Sporting News following the season. In 2007, Weston played in 13 games, making five starts, and finished the season with 19 tackles. In his junior season in 2008, Weston appeared in ten games and had 18 tackles. As a senior in 2009, Weston started 9 of the 12 games he appeared in, recording 28 tackles and two sacks. Following the season, he was named to the All-SEC third-team.

Professional career

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New England Patriots

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Weston was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round (248th overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.[1] He signed a four-year contract on July 21, 2010.[2] He was waived/injured on August 23, 2010. He cleared waivers the next day and reverted to the team's injured reserve list.

On August 29, 2011, he was waived by the Patriots.

Indianapolis Colts

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Weston was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad on October 5, 2011.

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Weston signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 18, 2012.[3] He was released on August 27, 2012.[4]

Edmonton Eskimos

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Weston was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on October 1, 2012 and played in one game for the team during the 2012 season.[5][6] He was released on February 13, 2013.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ^ Price, Christopher (July 22, 2010). "Patriots' rookie contract updates". WEEI. Retrieved July 22, 2010.
  3. ^ "Steelers Sign Ten to Reserve/Future Contracts". steelers.com. January 18, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "Steelers Reduce Roster to 75". steelers.com. August 27, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "Esks Add Depth to Defence". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  6. ^ "Kade Weston". statscrew.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  7. ^ O'Leary, Chris (February 13, 2013). "Esks sign three, release Kade Weston". edmontonjournal.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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