Hamsah Nasirildeen is a linebacker with the New York Jets of the National Football League and a professional football player. He is 98 kilograms and 1.91 meters tall. He was born and reared in Concord, North Carolina, and attended Concord High School, where he participated in football as a safety, linebacker, tight end, and wide receiver.
In his final season, he recorded 85 tackles, 5 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 65 passes broken up, 35 receptions for 634 yards in offense, 7 passes broken up, and 5 forced fumbles. He started off as a junior defender. As a senior, he recorded 108 tackles, three interceptions, and 45 receptions for 751 yards and five touchdowns, earning him the distinction of US Army All-American.
At Florida State University, he was a Seminole football player. He took part in every one of Florida State’s 13 games as a true freshman, making 29 tackles and intercepting two passes. During his second season, he took part in each Seminoles game, starting at safety in five of them. The most in the club, he concluded the season with 91 tackles, an interception, and two pass breakups.
He had a productive junior season, compiling 101 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 3 interceptions, and 3 pass breakups. The New York Jets selected him in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve in October 2021 and reactivated in November that year.
How Much Does Hamsah Nasirildeen Make?
Hamsah Nasirildeen makes an annual salary of $921,962 from the New York Jets.