Antony Auclair (born May 28, 1993) is a Canadian professional

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who is a

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. He played university football at

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, and was signed by the

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as an

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in 2017.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Auclair signed with the

as an

on May 1, 2017. He made the Buccaneers' 53-man roster as the only undrafted rookie on the team. He was also drafted by the

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in the 4th round, with the 30th overall pick, of the 2017 CFL Draft. On November 5, 2019, Auclair was placed on injured reserve. Auclair re-signed with the Buccaneers on a one-year contract on March 18, 2020. He was placed on injured reserve on September 18, 2020 with a calf injury. He was activated on October 31. Auclair earned a Super Bowl championship when the Buccaneers defeated the

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by a score of 31–9 in

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Houston Texans

Auclair signed with the

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on April 14, 2021. He was released on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad. On September 21, Auclair was signed to the active roster. On March 30, 2022, Auclair re-signed with the Texans. He was released on August 30, 2022.

Tennessee Titans

On October 31, 2022, Auclair was signed to the

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practice squad. He was waived from the practice squad on November 21, 2022.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bioLaval Rouge et Or bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Auclair, Antony 1993 births Living people Canadian players of American football Players of Canadian football from Quebec Canadian football tight ends American football tight ends Gridiron football people from Quebec Laval Rouge et Or football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Houston Texans players Tennessee Titans players