Nugent attended Houston High School[2] and later Purdue University, where he played football as a defensive tackle.
[3][4] Nugent was selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.
[7] In his second season after playing a backup role at defensive end for seven games Nugent made his first career start for the Patriots against the Cleveland Browns on December 9, 2001.
[9] Following his release from the Patriots due to an injury in training camp the Baltimore Ravens signed Nugent to their active roster on October 29, 2002.
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