Nate Irving

Nathaniel Irving (born July 12, 1988) is an American football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He played collegiate football at North Carolina State University. Irving was a 2010 All-American selection by Sports Illustrated and Scout.com. Nate Irving holds the NCAA FBS record for tackles for loss in a single game (Tackles for Loss, Game - 8 - Nate Irving, North Carolina State, 2010).

Irving attended Wallace-Rose Hill High School in Teachey, North Carolina, where he tallied 110 tackles, six forced fumbles, three sacks and one interception in his senior year. Regarded as only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was not listed among the top prospects of the class of 2006.

Professional career
Irving was selected 3rd in the 3rd round, 67th overall, by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft. Irving officially signed with the Broncos on Friday, July 29, 2011