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'''Nick Bellore''' (born May 12, 1989) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] and [[Fullback (American football)|fullback]] and [[Special teamer]] for the [[New York Jets]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was signed by the Jets as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2011. He played [[college football]] at [[Central Michigan Chippewas football|Central Michigan University]].
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'''Nicholas Lalonde Bellore'''<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Profile | work= ESPN.com | url=http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/playerinfo?playerId=14471 |accessdate=}}</ref> (born May 12, 1989) is an [[American football]] [[fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]] for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Central Michigan Chippewas football|Central Michigan]], and signed with the [[New York Jets]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2011. Bellore played [[linebacker]] for his first six seasons in the NFL before being converted to a fullback for the Lions in 2017.
   
 
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===New York Jets===
  
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After going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, Bellore drew interest as an undrafted free agent from over half of the teams in the NFL. He signed with the Jets on July 26, 2011, and was kept on the roster to start the [[2011 NFL season]].<ref>[http://www.metro.us/newyork/sports/article/942939--nick-bellore-jets-rookie-making-name-known]</ref> He recorded 19 tackles in the 2011 season mainly on special teams. On October 14th, 2012, Bellore caught his first career pass on a fake punt by [[Tim Tebow]]. He gained 23 yards on the play.
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After going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, Bellore drew interest as an undrafted free agent from over half of the teams in the NFL. He signed with the Jets on July 26, 2011, and was kept on the roster to start the [[2011 NFL season]].<ref>[http://www.metro.us/newyork/sports/article/942939--nick-bellore-jets-rookie-making-name-known]</ref> He recorded 19 tackles in the 2011 season mainly on special teams. On October 14, 2012, Bellore caught his first career pass on a fake punt by [[Tim Tebow]]. He gained 23 yards on the play. Jets coaches looked into converting him to play fullback in training camp of 2012, but the experiment was short lived and he returned to linebacker. On January 6, 2015, Bellore was named to the 2014 [[Pro Football Focus]] All-Pro Special Teams.<ref>{{cite web | title=2014 PFF All-Pro Special Teams | work= profootballfocus.com | url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/01/06/2014-pff-all-pro-special-teams/ |accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
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===San Francisco 49ers===
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Bellore signed a two-year contract with the [[San Francisco 49ers]] on April 3, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Sign LB Nick Bellore to Two-year Deal|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-lb-nick-bellore-to-two-year-deal-15104981|website=49ers.com|date=April 3, 2015}}</ref>
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In 2016, Bellore appeared in 14 games where he started a career-high 10 games and registered 82 tackles, four passes defensed and the first sack, interception and fumble recovery of his career. He was placed on injured reserve on December 19, 2016 with an elbow injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Place LB Nick Bellore on IR, Claim LB Carl Bradford off Waivers|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-place-lb-nick-bellore-on-ir-claim-lb-carl-bradford-off-waivers-18302554|website=49ers.com|date=December 19, 2016}}</ref>
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===Detroit Lions===
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On April 3, 2017, Bellore signed with the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign unrestricted free agent LB Nick Bellore|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-unrestricted-free-agent-lb-nick-bellore-18704573|website=DetroitLions.com|date=April 3, 2017}}</ref> He was released on September 9, 2017, but was re-signed two days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign T Storm Norton to active roster and release LB Nick Bellore|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-t-storm-norton-to-active-roster-and-release-lb-nick-bellore-19340687|website=DetroitLions.com|date=September 9, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign LB Nick Bellore to the active roster and DT Daniel Ross to the practice squad|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-lb-nick-bellore-to-the-active-roster-and-dt-daniel-ross-to-t-19354178|website=DetroitLions.com|date=September 11, 2017}}</ref> Bellore began being implemented in the Detroit offense as a fullback, strictly for blocking purposes until a surprise touchdown reception against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] on December 3, 2017. It was his first touchdown in his entire playing career.
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On March 14, 2018, Bellore re-signed with the Lions.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions re-sign LB Nick Bellore|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-re-sign-lb-nick-bellore-20446844|website=DetroitLions.com|date=March 14, 2018}}</ref>
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===Seattle Seahawks===
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On May 9, 2019, Bellore signed with the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Cornerback Jamar Taylor, Fullback Nick Bellore & Guard Marcus Martin|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-cornerback-jamar-taylor-fullback-nick-bellore-guard-marcus-martin|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=May 9, 2019}}</ref>
   
 
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Nick Bellore
File:Nick Bellore.JPG
Bellore with the San Francisco 49ers in 2015
No. 44 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1989-05-12) May 12, 1989 (age 34)
St. Paul, Minnesota
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Whitefish Bay (WI)
College:Central Michigan
Undrafted:2011
Career history
* New York Jets ( 2011– 2014)
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2018
Total tackles:155
Sacks:1.0
Fumble recoveries:4
Interceptions:1
Receiving yards:31
Total touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Nicholas Lalonde Bellore[1] (born May 12, 1989) is an American football fullback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Central Michigan, and signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2011. Bellore played linebacker for his first six seasons in the NFL before being converted to a fullback for the Lions in 2017.

Early years

Bellore was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and attended Whitefish Bay High School, graduating in 2007. He chose to attend Central Michigan for a chance to start at linebacker immediately, despite interest from the University of Wisconsin and Kansas State University.

College career

At CMU, Bellore started at inside linebacker his freshman year and through his senior season. Bellore holds the second highest consecutive start streak at CMU with 51 games.[2] He was an All-MAC First Team selection on defense in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The Chippewas appeared in three bowl games during Bellore's career, winning one (the 2010 GMAC Bowl), only the second bowl win in CMU history. He was also selected as CMU's Defensive Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009.[3]

Professional career

New York Jets

After going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, Bellore drew interest as an undrafted free agent from over half of the teams in the NFL. He signed with the Jets on July 26, 2011, and was kept on the roster to start the 2011 NFL season.[4] He recorded 19 tackles in the 2011 season mainly on special teams. On October 14, 2012, Bellore caught his first career pass on a fake punt by Tim Tebow. He gained 23 yards on the play. Jets coaches looked into converting him to play fullback in training camp of 2012, but the experiment was short lived and he returned to linebacker. On January 6, 2015, Bellore was named to the 2014 Pro Football Focus All-Pro Special Teams.[5]

San Francisco 49ers

Bellore signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on April 3, 2015.[6]

In 2016, Bellore appeared in 14 games where he started a career-high 10 games and registered 82 tackles, four passes defensed and the first sack, interception and fumble recovery of his career. He was placed on injured reserve on December 19, 2016 with an elbow injury.[7]

Detroit Lions

On April 3, 2017, Bellore signed with the Detroit Lions.[8] He was released on September 9, 2017, but was re-signed two days later.[9][10] Bellore began being implemented in the Detroit offense as a fullback, strictly for blocking purposes until a surprise touchdown reception against the Baltimore Ravens on December 3, 2017. It was his first touchdown in his entire playing career.

On March 14, 2018, Bellore re-signed with the Lions.[11]

Seattle Seahawks

On May 9, 2019, Bellore signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com. http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/playerinfo?playerId=14471.
  2. ↑ http://www.cm-life.com/2010/11/19/leaving-a-legacy-nick-bellore-wraps-up-illustrious-career-at-cmu/
  3. ↑ http://www.cmuchippewas.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10500&ATCLID=1060787
  4. ↑ [1]
  5. ↑ "2014 PFF All-Pro Special Teams". profootballfocus.com. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/01/06/2014-pff-all-pro-special-teams/. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  6. ↑ "49ers Sign LB Nick Bellore to Two-year Deal". April 3, 2015. https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-lb-nick-bellore-to-two-year-deal-15104981.
  7. ↑ "49ers Place LB Nick Bellore on IR, Claim LB Carl Bradford off Waivers". December 19, 2016. https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-place-lb-nick-bellore-on-ir-claim-lb-carl-bradford-off-waivers-18302554.
  8. ↑ "Lions sign unrestricted free agent LB Nick Bellore". April 3, 2017. https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-unrestricted-free-agent-lb-nick-bellore-18704573.
  9. ↑ "Lions sign T Storm Norton to active roster and release LB Nick Bellore". September 9, 2017. https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-t-storm-norton-to-active-roster-and-release-lb-nick-bellore-19340687.
  10. ↑ "Lions sign LB Nick Bellore to the active roster and DT Daniel Ross to the practice squad". September 11, 2017. https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-lb-nick-bellore-to-the-active-roster-and-dt-daniel-ross-to-t-19354178.
  11. ↑ "Lions re-sign LB Nick Bellore". March 14, 2018. https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-re-sign-lb-nick-bellore-20446844.
  12. ↑ Boyle, John (May 9, 2019). "Seahawks Sign Cornerback Jamar Taylor, Fullback Nick Bellore & Guard Marcus Martin". https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-cornerback-jamar-taylor-fullback-nick-bellore-guard-marcus-martin.

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