Carl Nassib

Date of Birth: April 12, 1993

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Carl Paul Nassib is an American football player known for his position as a defensive end. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Nassib attended Malvern Preparatory School, where he was a standout athlete. He then played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, where he walked on to the team and eventually earned a scholarship. Nassib was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Las Vegas Raiders. Carl Nassib made headlines in 2021 when he became the first active NFL player to come out as gay, a historic moment that was widely celebrated and supported within the sports community.

5 Interesting Facts about Carl Nassib

1. Carl Nassib was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

2. He played college football at Penn State and was a walk-on who earned a scholarship.

3. Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay in June 2021.

4. He has played for the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Las Vegas Raiders.

5. Nassib was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2015.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Carl Nassib

1. “I just want to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now, but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest.”

2. “I hope that one day videos like this and the whole coming out process are just not necessary.”

3. “I actually hope that like one day, videos like this and the whole coming out process are just not necessary. But until then, I’m going to do my best and do my part to cultivate a culture that’s accepting, that’s compassionate.”

4. “I feel especially thankful to have had so much support when many who came before—and many even now—do not.”

5. “I’m a private person, so I hope you guys know that I’m really not doing this for attention.”