Al-Hajj Shabazz (born August 2, 1992) is a former American football cornerback. He played

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at West Chester University.

College career

Shabazz played collegiately at Division II West Chester University under coach Bill Zwann. As a junior, he had four interceptions and returned one for a touchdown. As a senior, he led West Chester University in interceptions with five, pass breakups with 11, in addition to making 39 tackles. West Chester University went 11-2 and Shabazz was named an All-American. He was invited to the NFL Player's Association Collegiate Bowl and recorded six tackles. He was one of 11 non-Division I players invited to the game.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Shabazz signed with the

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in May 2015.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Shabazz signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on July 29, 2015.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On February 4, 2016, Shabazz signed a futures contract with the

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. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Steelers as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day. On October 8, 2016, he was promoted to the Steelers' active roster. On October 9, 2016, he made his professional regular season debut against the

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and recorded his first career tackle. He was released on October 15, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on November 5, 2016. He was released again on December 3, 2016.

Houston Texans

On December 5, 2016, Shabazz was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on December 17, 2016.

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On December 20, 2016, Shabazz was re-signed to Pittsburgh's practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2016. He was released by the Steelers on May 2, 2017.

Baltimore Ravens

On June 5, 2017, Shabazz signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He was waived/injured on August 7, 2017, and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 11, 2017.

References

External links

West Chester Golden Rams bioPittsburgh Steelers bio
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