Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Nate Orchard was born January 5, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. He is an outside linebacker in the NFL. As a true freshman at the University of Utah in 2011, Orchard played in all 13 games, recording four tackles. As a sophomore in 2012, he started 11 of the 12 games, recording 48 tackles, three sacks and a touchdown on a fumble recovery. As a junior in 2013, he started all 12 games, recording 49 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Orchard entered his senior season in 2014 as a starter. In his senior season, Orchard recorded 84 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and 18.5 sacks. Orchard won the Ted Hendricks Award for his performance. signing bonus. At least $2.581 million of Orchard's contract is guaranteed. On October 1, 2016, Orchard was placed on injured reserve.
On September 1, 2018, Orchard was released by the Browns. On September 10, 2018 he was signed by the Buffalo Bills. He was released by the Bills on October 2, 2018. After a career with the Chiefs, Seahawks, Dolphins, Washington Football Team and Houston Texans. Orchard was signed by the Tennessee Titans to their practice squad on December 19, 2020. He was signed to a futures contract on January 11, 2021