Nelson Ceaser
Nelson Ceaser is an American professional football defensive end for the Columbus Aviators of the United [Football League (2024)|United Football League]. He played college football at Houston.
Ceaser attended high school at Ridge Point. Coming out of high school, Ceaser was rated as a four-star recruit and held offers from schools such as Nebraska, Houston, Oklahoma, TCU, Texas Tech, and Arizona. Ceaser ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the Houston Cougars.
College career
In Ceaser's first two seasons in 2019 and 2020, he notched just two tackles with one and a half being for a loss, one and a half sacks, and a forced fumble, in two games. In the 2021 Birmingham Bowl, Ceaser notched five tackles, as he helped the Cougars beat 2021 [Auburn Tigers football team|Auburn]. Ceaser finished the 2021 season with 22 tackles with four being for a loss, and three and a half sacks. During the 2022 season in a game versus 2022 [Rice Owls football team|Rice], Ceaser recovered a fumble and returned it 11 yards for a touchdown to seal a win. In 2022, Ceaser tallied 36 tackles with ten going for a loss, four sacks, two pass deflections, an interception, a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, and a touchdown. Ceaaser would have a breakout 2023 season, totaling 43 tackles with 13.5 being for a loss, nine and a half sacks, and a pass deflection. For his performance on the season, Ceaser was named first-team all Big-12. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Ceaser would declare for the 2024 NFL draft.
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
Ceaser signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. He was waived on August 27.
DC Defenders
On December 6, 2024, Ceaser signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League.
On April 16, 2025, Ceaser signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League.
Buffalo Bills
On August 14, 2025, Ceaser signed with the Buffalo Bills. Ceaser was released by the Bills on August 24.
Columbus Aviators
On January 13, 2026, Ceaser was selected by the Columbus Aviators in the 2026 UFL Draft.