Nick Bawden
Charles Nicholas Bawden (born June 22, 1996) is an American football fullback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Diego State.
| No. 48 – New York Jets | |||||
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||
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| Born: | June 22, 1996 Los Gatos, California | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Los Gatos (Los Gatos, California) | ||||
| College: | San Diego State | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2018 / Round: 7 / Pick: 237 | ||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2021 | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com | |||||
College career
Bawden began his collegiate career as a quarterback at San Diego State.[1] During his freshman season, he started two games for the Aztecs, completing 13 of 38 passes for 147 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, he then switched to the fullback position after the season. He caught 15 passes for 137 yards as a junior, and 15 for 103 yards and his first touchdown as a senior.
In back to back years, Bawden was the lead blocker for two different 2,000 yard rushers in Donnel Pumphrey and Rashaad Penny. This was the first time this had been done in the history of college football. Both of those running backs were also the leading rushers in college football in 2016 and 2017.
Despite his stout figure, Bawden reportedly has exceptional vertical leaping ability. One of his college teammates, Mike Hunt, told the press during an interview with CNN News that Bawden has the "highest vertical jump that [he's] ever seen," and that he has "incredible hops for a United States resident".
Professional career
Detroit Lions
Bawden was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round (237th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[2] On June 6, 2018, it was reported that Bawden suffered a torn ACL in OTAs and was ruled out for the 2018 season.[3] He was placed on injured reserve on July 24, 2018.[4]
On November 20, 2019, Bawden was placed on injured reserve.[5]
On August 31, 2020, Bawden was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[6] He was waived on June 3, 2021.[7]
New York Jets
On September 23, 2021, Bawden signed with the New York Jets' practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 24, 2021.[9]
On March 13, 2022, Bawden was re-signed by the Jets.[10]
References
- "Nick Bawden College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- Twentyman, Tim (April 28, 2018). "Lions draft fullback Nick Bawden". Detroit Lions. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- Birkett, Dave (June 7, 2018). "Lions' Bawden out with ACL, but Patricia mum on injuries". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- "Lions place FB Nick Bawden on reserve-injured, sign LB Freddie Bishop". DetroitLions.com. July 24, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
- "Lions activate DE Austin Bryant from Reserve/Injured". DetroitLions.com. November 20, 2019.
- "Lions sign free agent DT Olive Sagapolu". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2020.
- Williams, Charean (June 3, 2021). "Lions waive Nick Bawden". NBCSports.com. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- Greenberg, Ethan (September 23, 2021). "Jets Sign FB Nick Bawden to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
- Greenberg, Ethan (November 24, 2021). "Jets Sign FB Nick Bawden to Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
- Greenberg, Ethan (March 23, 2022). "Jets Re-Sign FB Nick Bawden". NewYorkJets.com.