Chandon Lamar Sullivan (born August 7, 1996) is an

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for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the

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(NFL). He played college football at Georgia State.

College career

Sullivan was a four-year starter for the

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, appearing in 49 games and starting 44 of them. Over the course of his career, he set school records for interceptions (7) and pass breakups (25) and finished fifth in career tackles (182). As a senior, Sullivan became the first player in Georgia State history to be invited to the

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as well as the team's first Academic All-American.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Sullivan signed with the

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as an

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on April 28, 2018. He failed to make the Eagles' 53-man roster out of training camp, but was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad on September 2. Sullivan was promoted to the active roster on October 25, 2018, after

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was placed on injured reserve. Sullivan made his NFL debut on October 28, 2018, against the

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, playing on special teams. Sullivan made his first career start on November 25, 2018, against the New York Giants, he made three tackles and deflected a pass before leaving the game due to injury. He was waived by the Eagles on December 24, 2018, and re-signed to the practice squad for the rest of the season and signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 14, 2019. In his rookie season, Sullivan played in five games (one start) and made seven tackles. He was waived on May 1, 2019.

Green Bay Packers

On May 6, 2019, Sullivan signed with the Green Bay Packers and made the team out of training camp. In week 5 against the

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, Sullivan intercepted a pass from

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in the 34–24 win. Sullivan played in all 16 of the Packers' regular season games and recorded 30 tackles with six passes defended, one interception, and one forced fumble while also playing in both of the team's playoff games with one start. On March 17, 2020, the Packers tendered Sullivan for one year as an exclusive rights free agent. He signed the tender on April 27, 2020. On September 20, 2020, against the Detroit Lions Sullivan intercepted a pass thrown by

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on the Lions' seven-yard line and returned it for his first career touchdown during the 42–21 win. The Packers placed a

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tender on Sullivan on March 17, 2021. He signed the one-year contract on April 23.

Minnesota Vikings

On March 25, 2022, Sullivan signed a one year contract with the

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Pittsburgh Steelers

On May 2, 2023, Sullivan signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

References

External links

Minnesota Vikings bioGeorgia State Panthers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sullivan, Chandon 1996 births Living people People from Winder, Georgia Players of American football from Barrow County, Georgia American football cornerbacks Georgia State Panthers football players Philadelphia Eagles players Green Bay Packers players Minnesota Vikings players Pittsburgh Steelers players