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Five things to know about New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley:
- Played college football at Auburn.
- Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (13th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.
- Originally from Mobile, Ala.
- Played four seasons with the Lions and one season with the St. Louis Rams.
- He has career totals of 161 tackles, 14 sacks, four passes defended, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in his five NFL seasons.