Dalton Freeman (born June 18, 1990) is an
American football
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who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the
New York Jets
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as an
undrafted free agent
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in 2013. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at
Clemson.
A native of
Pelion, South Carolina, Freeman attended
Pelion High School, where he was an All-American offensive lineman. Regarded as a four-star recruit by ''
Rivals.com
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'', Freeman was ranked as the No. 13 offensive guard in his class.
Professional career
New York Jets
Freeman was signed by the
New York Jets
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as an
undrafted free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under contract at present but who is a ...
on April 29, 2013. Freeman was released on August 28, 2013. Freeman was signed to the Jets' practice squad on September 1, 2013.
Freeman was waived by the Jets on August 30, 2015.
Buffalo Bills
Freeman was claimed off waivers from the
Buffalo Bills
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on September 1, 2015. He was released by the Bills on September 5, 2015.
Houston Texans
Freeman was signed to the Texans' practice squad on November 24, 2015. On September 3, 2016, he was waived/injured by the Texans. He was released from injured reserve on September 12.
Buffalo Bills (second stint)
Freeman was signed to the Bills' practice squad on November 14, 2016.
References
External links
Buffalo Bills bioNew York Jets bioClemson Tigers bio
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1990 births
Living people
People from Lexington County, South Carolina
Players of American football from South Carolina
American football centers
Clemson Tigers football players
New York Jets players
Buffalo Bills players