Nate Ebner

American football player, Super Bowl champion

Nate Ebner - American football player, Super Bowl champion
Born

December 14th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a safety and special teams player in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted by the New England Patriots in 2012, contributed to the team’s success and won Super Bowl LI and LIII. Also participated in rugby at a competitive level, representing the United States in various international tournaments.

Won Super Bowl LI with New England Patriots

Won Super Bowl LIII with New England Patriots

Competed for the USA Rugby Sevens team

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