Albert Louis-Jean, Jr. (born October 13, 1993) is an

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for the

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of the

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. He played college football at Boston College. He has been a member of the Chicago Bears,

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and

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Early years

Louis-Jean played

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. He was selected to the 2010 Massachusetts High School Coaches Association Super 26 All-State Team, earned

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and Boston Herald All-Scholastic honors, was a two-time Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic choice and was team MVP as a senior defensive back. He recorded 60 tackles and five interceptions as a senior. He also had 30 receptions for 650 yards and five touchdowns in 2010, completing his career with 12 interceptions. He also played basketball and track.

College career

Louis-Jean originally committed to play for the

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, but eventually de-committed and instead decided to commit to play for Boston College. Louis-Jean played for the Eagles from 2011 to 2013. He sat out the 2012 season. After his junior season, and with two years of NCAA eligibility remaining, Louis-Jean decided to forgo his college career and declared for the 2014

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Professional career

Chicago Bears

Louis-Jean signed with the Chicago Bears on June 2, 2014, after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft. He was released by the Bears on August 30, 2014. On September 1, 2014, Louis-Jean signed to the team's practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 7, 2014. On February 4, 2015, he signed a two-year contract extensions with the Bears. Louis-Jean was released by the Bears on August 30, 2015.

Washington Redskins

Louis-Jean was signed to the

' practice squad on January 5, 2016. He signed a

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on January 11, 2016. He was released by the team on May 2, 2016.

Miami Dolphins

Louis-Jean signed with the

on August 8, 2016. On August 27, 2016, he was waived by the Dolphins.

Ottawa Redblacks

On March 1, 2017 Louis-Jean signed with the

of the

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(CFL). He was released by the Redblacks on May 28, 2017.

Massachusetts Pirates

Louis-Jean signed with the

of the

for the 2019 season. Louis-Jean appeared in 8 games while recording 9 tackles and 1 pass defensed. In November 2019, Louis-Jean re-signed with the Pirates for the 2020 season.

References

External links

NFL Draft ScoutChicago Bears bio
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