Jody Jeremy Nunley (September 19, 1971 – February 5, 2018) was an American football defensive tackle. After a college career at Alabama, he spent three seasons in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft.[2]

Jeremy Nunley
No. 73 / 93
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1971-09-19)September 19, 1971
Winchester, Tennessee, U.S.
Died:February 5, 2018(2018-02-05) (aged 46)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:278 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school:Winchester (TN) Franklin Co.
College:Alabama
NFL draft:1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Personal life and death edit

Nunley was born to Jody and Edith Nunley in Tullahoma, Tennessee on September 19, 1971. Nunley was a national champion athlete at the University of Alabama and a professional football player in the National Football League. Nunley had two daughters, Karsyn and Raegan, who both attended the University of Alabama, with his wife, Marti Watson, who was a student-athlete on the 1991 National Championship Gymnastics team.

Nunley died suddenly of unknown causes at his home on February 5, 2018, at the age of 46.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Jeremy Nunley Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  3. ^ Evans, Erik (February 6, 2018). "Former defensive standout, Jeremy Nunley, passes away". Roll 'Bama Roll. Retrieved May 26, 2023.