Background
Amerson was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Amerson was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
He attended James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, and played for the Dudley Panthers high school football team
He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina State, where he was recognized as one of the top college defensive backs. According to Rivals.com, he was a four-star college football recruit.
Amerson enrolled in North Carolina State University, where he played for the North Carolina State Wolfpack football team from 2010 to 2012.
As a true freshman in 2010, he started nine of 13 games and recorded 50 tackles. Through 11 games of his sophomore season in 2011, Amerson had 51 tackles and is leading the nation in interceptions with 13.
The 13 interceptions beat Dré Bly"s record for the most interceptions in a season in Atlantic Coast Conference (Administrative Committee on Company-ordination) history. Following the 2011 season, he received the Jack Tatum Trophy for the best college defensive back, first-team All-American honors from the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, and first-team All-Administrative Committee on Company-ordination honors.
At the inaugural Belk Bowl held in Charlotte on December 27, 2011, Amerson broke the record for the most interceptions in a season by an Atlantic Coast Conference competitor.
This record of 13 interceptions also led the Football Subdivision during the 2011 season. He finished the game with five tackles, two interceptions, and one touchdown. 2013 NFL Draft
Prior to his junior year, Amerson was widely projected to be a top-10 selection in the 2013 NFL Draft.
However, his draft stock dropped after a mediocre junior season.
The Washington Redskins selected Amerson in the second round, with the 51st overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was the highest selected North Carolina State defensive back since Dewayne Washington in 1994.
Washington Redskins
The Redskins officially signed him to a four-year contract on May 17, 2013. In a Week 9 victory against the San Diego Chargers, he recorded his second career interception.
Amerson was waived by the Redskins on September 21, 2015.
Oakland Raiders
Amerson was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders on September 22, 2015. He picked up the team"s defensive scheme well and eventually became a starter for the Raiders. In Week 9, he recorded his first interception with for Raiders against the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger.
His six deflections set a new single-game, franchise record.
He recorded his third interception of the 2015 season in Week 15 against Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. During a Week 17 game against the Chiefs, Amerson got his 4th interception of the season and second career pick six after he picked off Alex Smith for a 24 yard touchdown.
Amerson was 2nd in the NFL with 25 passes defended during the 2015 season and was named most improved player by Pro Football Focus.