NFL Autograph Football (official size) signed by New England Patriots offensive tackle Nate Solder.

Solder played college football for the University of Colorado, and was recognized as an All-American. The Patriots picked him in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

During the 2011 season, Nate Solder was on the active roster for all of the Patriots' games, and started 13 of 16 regular-season games. During the regular season, he allowed just three sacks, four pressures and 5 penalties on 880 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.

Nate Solder Career Highlights & Awards:

• Finalist for Campbell Trophy, also known as the academic Heisman (2010)


• Finalist for Prestigious Outland Trophy presented annually to the nation's best interior lineman (2010)


• First-team All-Big 12 (2009, 2010)


• Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year (2010)


• Consensus All-American (2010)


• PFW & SN All-Rookie (2011)


• AFC champion (2011)


• Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award(2011)

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