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    Nick Fairley

    NickFairley

    • Defensive Tackle
    • Birthdate
      1/23/1988
    • College
      Auburn
    • Draft Info
      2011: Rd 1, Pk 13 (DET)
    • Birthplace
      Mobile, AL

    Stats

    • SOLO
      113
    • SACK
      20.5
    • FF
      4
    • INT
      0
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