C. J. Uzomah
Christopher James Uzomah ( ; born January 14, 1993) is an American football tight end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. High school career The son of Xavier and Stephanie Uzomah, C. J. attended North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia, where he played quarterback. During his senior season, threw for 238 yards with two touchdowns, rushed for 74 yards and had 168 receiving yards with one touchdown. As a junior, he passed for 1,750 yards and 15 touchdowns, and ran for 800 yards and 10 more touchdowns. College career Primarily a blocking tight end at Auburn, Uzomah caught only 29 passes in his four seasons, but seven of them were for touchdowns. He majored in Marketing while at Auburn. As a freshman, he threw a 4-yard touchdown pass. Uzomah attended the 2015 Medal of Honor Bowl along with teammates Angelo Blackson and Jermaine Whi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati. The Bengals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) AFC North, North division. The club's home games are held in downtown Cincinnati at Paycor Stadium, Paul Brown Stadium. Former Cleveland Browns head coach Paul Brown began planning for the creation of the Bengals franchise in 1965, and Cincinnati's city council approved the construction of Riverfront Stadium in 1966. Finally, in 1967, the Bengals were founded when a group headed by Brown received franchise approval by the American Football League (AFL) on May 23, 1967, and they began play in the 1968 season. Brown was the Bengals' head coach from their inception to . After being dismissed as the Browns' head coach by Art Modell (who had purchased a majority interest in the team in ) in January , Brown had shown interest in establishing another NFL franchise in Ohio and l ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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NFL Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine is a week-long showcase occurring every February at Lucas Oil Stadium (and formerly at the RCA Dome until 2008) in Indianapolis, where college football players perform physical and mental tests in front of National Football League coaches, general managers, and scouts. With increasing interest in the NFL Draft, the scouting combine has grown in scope and significance, allowing personnel directors to evaluate upcoming prospects in a standardized setting. Its origins stem from the National, BLESTO, and Quadra Scouting organizations in 1977. Athletes attend by invitation only. An athlete's performance during the combine can affect their draft status and salary, and ultimately their career. The draft has popularized the term "workout warrior", whereby an athlete's "draft stock" is increased based on superior measurable qualities such as size, speed, and strength, despite having an average or sub-par college career. History Tex Schramm, the president and gener ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2014 Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football
The 2014 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University–New Brunswick in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Scarlet Knights played their home games at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey in their inaugural year as a member of the Big Ten Conference, having played the previous year in the American Athletic Conference. They were led by third year head coach Kyle Flood. They finished the season 8–5, 3–5 in Big Ten play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the East Division. They were invited to the Quick Lane Bowl where they defeated North Carolina. Previous season The Scarlet Knights played the 2013 season in the American Athletic Conference. Coaching staff Schedule Game summaries Washington State Michael Batlan is the game referee. Howard Penn State Navy Tulane Michigan Ohio State Nebraska Wisconsin Indiana Michigan State Maryland ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2014 Auburn Tigers Football
The 2014 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Gus Malzahn, who was in his second season as head coach at Auburn. The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They finished the season 8–5, 4–4 in SEC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the Western Division. They were invited to the 2015 Outback Bowl, Outback Bowl where they lost to 2014 Wisconsin Badgers football team, Wisconsin. Before the season Previous season The 2013 Auburn Tigers football team had a big turnaround in Gus Malzahn's inaugural year as head coach, finishing 12–2 after 3–9 campaign in 2012. The season included last-minute victories against 2013 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team, Mississippi State and 2014 Texas A&M Aggies football team, Texas A&M and particularly stunning games against riva ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Trovon Reed
Trovon Reed (born December 30, 1990) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Auburn. Early years Reed attended Thibodaux High School in Thibodaux, Louisiana where he graduated in 2010. College career Coming out of high school, Reed committed to play football at Auburn University. Reed played games in five different years, spending the first four years at wide receiver and switched to cornerback for his senior season. Reed used a medical redshirt his freshman season due to a knee injury. Reed was eligible for a medical redshirt due to only playing in one game that season. Reed finished his career with 14 total tackles and 3 interceptions. Reed is a 2x SEC Champion (2010, 2013) and a 1x National Champion (2010). Professional career Seattle Seahawks On May 2, 2015, after going undrafted, Reed signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks. St. Louis Rams On August 4, 2015, Reed signed with the St. Louis Rams replacing Devon Wy ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gabe Wright
Gabriel Alexander Wright (born April 3, 1992) is an American football defensive tackle for the DC Defenders of the XFL. He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Wright has since been a member of several other NFL teams. Professional career Detroit Lions Wright was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft after playing college football at Auburn. The Lions traded up for the pick, giving away their 2016 third-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Lions. Cleveland Browns September 5, 2016, Wright signed with the Cleveland Browns' practice squad. On September 13, 2016, he was promoted to the Browns' active roster. He was released on October 4, 2016 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated back to the active roster on October 11, 2016. He was released again on October 21, 2016 and re-signed b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jermaine Whitehead
Jermaine Rasheed Whitehead (born March 12, 1993) is a former American football free safety. He played college football at Auburn, and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He was also a member of the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, and Cleveland Browns. College career Whitehead attended Auburn University, where he played on the Auburn Tigers football team from 2011 to 2014. College statistics Professional career San Francisco 49ers After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Whitehead signed with the San Francisco 49ers on May 5, 2015. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the 49ers during final team cuts. Whitehead was signed to the 49ers' practice squad the following day. Baltimore Ravens On December 23, 2015, the Baltimore Ravens signed Whitehead off the 49ers' practice squad. He was inactive for the last two games of the season. On April 19, 2016, Whitehead was re-signed by the Ravens. He was released by the Ravens on May 13 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Brandon King (safety)
Brandon King (born June 8, 1993) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He has also played at both safety positions and has contributed extensively on special teams. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2015 and won Super Bowl LI and Super Bowl LIII with the Patriots. He played college football at Auburn in his final two years of collegiate eligibility, after spending his freshman and sophomore seasons playing at Highland Community College. College career Brandon King played at the linebacker position at Thompson High School in Alabama and for the Highland Scotties of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. In his sophomore season, King recorded 118 tackles and was ranked as the fifth best safety in the national community college rankings. In July 2012, King verbally committed to transfer to the University of South Alabama and to play for the Jaguars football team. However, in January 2013, King announced tha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nick Marshall
Nicholas Deshawn Marshall Sr. (born June 30, 1992) is an American football cornerback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL), following the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn as a quarterback and was the Tigers' starter from 2013 to 2014. He also played for the New York Jets. Early years Marshall was born in Pineview, Georgia, the son of Phillip Marshall and Shalena Cliett, and attended high school at Wilcox County High School in Rochelle, Georgia. He was a three-sport star in basketball, football and track. He was named the boys basketball AP Class A player of the year twice. In football, he led Wilcox County to the Class A championship as a junior, while passing for 2,956 yards and 32 touchdowns. He was named the Class A Offensive Player of the Year as well as a part of the PrepStar All-American team, SuperPrep All-Dixi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Corey Grant (running Back)
Corey Grant (born December 19, 1991) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Auburn. He signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Early years Grant attended Opelika High School, where he played high school football. He was ranked a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Grant was rated as the fifth best all-purpose running back by Rivals.com. College career Grant originally signed with and attended the University of Alabama, where he redshirted for the 2010 season. He transferred to Auburn University in 2011, having to sit out the 2011 season per NCAA transfer rules. Grant later attended and played at Auburn through the 2014 season. In the 2012 season, he had a limited role with nine carries for 29 yards. In the 2013 season opener against Washington State, he had 146 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. On November 9, against Tennessee, he had a 90-yard kick return for a touchdown. Overall, he finished ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Reese Dismukes
Reese Dismukes (born October 20, 1992) is a former American football center. Early years Dismukes attended Spanish Fort High School in Spanish Fort, Alabama, where he played football and competed in track. He was a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and was ranked as the number one center in his class. He committed to Auburn University in April 2010 to play college football. College career Dismukes started all 13 games at center as a freshman in 2011. As a sophomore in 2012, he started all 10 games he played in, missing two due to injury. Dismukes started all 14 games as a junior in 2013 and was a first-team All- SEC selection. Dismukes entered his senior season in 2014 as a fourth-year starter. He again started all 13 games, winning the Rimington Trophy and being named a consensus All-American. He ended his career starting all 50 games he played in. Professional career Pittsburgh Steelers On May 2, 2015, Dismukes was signed as an undrafted free agent. On September 5, 2015, he ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sammie Coates
Sammie Coates Jr. (born March 31, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Auburn, where he played in the 2013 SEC Championship Game and 2014 BCS National Championship Game, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played in the XFL for the Houston Roughnecks in their 2020 season. High school career Coates attended Leroy High School in Leroy, Alabama, where he played high school football. As a senior, he had 57 receptions for 1,170 yards and 14 touchdowns. Coates originally committed to play college football at the University of Southern Mississippi in March 2010, but changed his commitment to Auburn University in July. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Coates was listed as the No. 71 wide receiver in the nation in 2011. College career True freshman season In 2011, Coates missed his entire freshman season at Auburn in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |