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Nick Fairley # prospect in 2011 NFL Draft.

Nick Fairley NFL Draft Bio

Nicholas Lachester Fairley (born January 23, 1988) is an American football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Auburn University, was recognized as an All-American, and was a member of a BCS National Championship team. He was drafted by the Lions in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Fairley attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College from 2007 to 2008. After being redshirted in 2007, he played in seven games in 2008. He recorded 63 tackles and seven sacks.

Fairley transferred to Auburn University, where he played for the Auburn Tigers football team in 2009 and 2010. He finished the 2009 season with two starts in 13 games and recorded 28 tackles. In 2010, he became the 2nd player from Auburn to win the Lombardi Award. He was coached by Lombardi winner and former Auburn player Tracy Rocker, and became the first player to win the Lombardi and be coached by a winner of the award.

During the 2011 BCS National Championship Game against the Oregon Ducks, Fairley had five tackles, three behind the line of scrimmage, a sack and a forced fumble earning the defensive player of the game award.

Draft Year: 2011 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Nick Fairley

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Nick Fairley	Defensive Tackle	6 ft 4 in	298 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
1	13	Detroit Lions	Auburn	Mobile, Alabama, United States

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