Gregory Mabin (born June 25, 1994) is an
American football
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cornerback
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who is a free agent. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at
Iowa
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and was signed by the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
High school career
Mabin attended Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, FL), where he played wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner. He totaled 877 yds. and 15 TDs on 52 receptions as a senior, with 1 rushing TD and 2 INTs and a TD on defense. He had 59 receptions for 1,094 yds. and 12 TDs as a junior, with one KO return TD and 2 INTs. As a sophomore, he finished with 42 receptions for 906 yds. and 10 TDs with 1 INT and 1 punt return TD.
In addition to football, Mabin also lettered in basketball and track.
College career
Mabin appeared in 36 games (35 starts) over his five years (2012–16) at Iowa and totaled 144 tackles, 19 PDs, 3 INTs, 2.5 TFLs, 5.0 sacks, 2 FFs and 2 FRs. As a senior in 2016, he started all 9 games and registered 37 tackles, 3 PDs, and 1 FF, earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors. In 2015, appeared in 14 games, finishing with 54 tackles, 10 PDs, 1 FF and 2 INTs. As a sophomore, Mabin appeared in all 13 games (12 starts) and recorded 53 tackles, 6 PDs, 2.0 TFLs, 2 FRs and 1 INT. He did not see game action in 2013 after redshirting in 2012. Mabin transitioned from wide receiver to defensive back for Iowa's 2013 spring practice.
Mabin graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in health and human physiology.
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mabin signed with the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017. He was waived by the Buccaneers on May 8, 2017.
Buffalo Bills
On June 1, 2017, Mabin signed with the
Buffalo Bills
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. He was waived on September 12, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 7, 2017. He was waived by the team on October 16, 2017.
San Francisco 49ers
On October 18, 2017, Mabin was signed to the
San Francisco 49ers
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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 1, 2017.
On October 30, 2018, Mabin was waived by the 49ers and was re-signed to the practice squad. On November 8, 2018, Mabin was promoted to the 49ers active roster.
On August 16, 2019, Mabin was waived by the 49ers with an injury designation. He was placed on injured reserve the next day. He was waived on August 26.
Cincinnati Bengals
On September 24, 2019, Mabin was signed to the
Cincinnati Bengals
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practice squad, and was promoted to the active roster the next day. He was waived on October 7, 2019, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on October 30.
Mabin re-signed with the Bengals on March 31, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020.
Tennessee Titans
On September 21, 2020, Mabin was signed to the
Tennessee Titans
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practice squad. He was placed on the practice squad/
COVID-19
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list on September 24. He was activated back to the practice squad on October 10, and later released on October 20. He was once again signed to the Titans' practice squad on November 9, 2020. He was signed to the active roster on November 21, 2020. Mabin was waived on November 24, 2020.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On November 25, 2020, Mabin was claimed off waivers by the
Jacksonville Jaguars
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.
Tennessee Titans (second stint)
On May 6, 2021, Mabin signed with the
Tennessee Titans
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. He was placed on injured reserve on August 5, 2021. On August 10, 2021, Mabin was released by the
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division, and play their h ...
with an injury settlement.
Arizona Cardinals
On October 6, 2021, Mabin was signed to the
Arizona Cardinals
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practice squad.
Tennessee Titans (third stint)
On October 20, 2021, Mabin was signed by the Tennessee Titans off the Cardinals practice squad. He re-signed with the team on May 9, 2022. He was released on August 30, 2022. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 15. He was promoted to the active roster on December 10.
Carolina Panthers
On June 15, 2023, Mabin signed with the
Carolina Panthers
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. On August 29, 2023, he was released for final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.
References
External links
Carolina Panthers bioIowa Hawkeyes bio
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1994 births
Living people
Players of American football from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
American football cornerbacks
Iowa Hawkeyes football players
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
Buffalo Bills players
San Francisco 49ers players
Cincinnati Bengals players
Tennessee Titans players
Jacksonville Jaguars players
Arizona Cardinals players
Carolina Panthers players
Calvary Christian Academy (Florida) alumni