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Gregory O'Neill Stroman Jr. (born March 8, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the
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of the National Football League (NFL). He played
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at Virginia Tech and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the
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.


High school career

Stroman attended Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas, Virginia. At Stonewall Jackson, he was a first-team 6A All-State selection. A 3-star recruit, Stroman committed to play football for Virginia Tech over offers from Campbell, Duke, Norfolk State, Old Dominion,
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, Virginia, and Wisconsin.


College career

As a freshman, Stroman made an immediate impact for the Hokies on special teams as he fielded 36 punts for 249 yards. In his sophomore season, he recorded 27 punt returns for 109 yards and collecting 24 tackles on defense. In his junior season, Stroman tied for second in the ACC in both pass breakups (11, including one for a touchdown) and interceptions (four for 47 yards). He added 20 total tackles and 36 punts returned for 397 yards and two touchdowns on special teams. Stroman ranks second all-time in Virginia Tech history with six career return scores, trailing just DeAngelo Hall (seven). In the
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against Tulsa, he had a career-long punt return of 67 yards.


Professional career


Washington Redskins / Football Team

Stroman was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round, 241st overall, of the
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. In his rookie season, Stroman played in 15 games, recording 38 tackles, 4 passes defended, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble. On September 10, 2019, Stroman was waived/injured by the Redskins and reverted to the team's
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list the next day. For the 2020 season he played in a few games before being placed on injured reserve again on October 16, 2020. Stroman was released on August 17, 2021.


Buffalo Bills

On December 2, 2021, Stroman was signed to the
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of the
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. He was released on December 9, 2021.


Los Angeles Rams

On December 16, 2021, Stroman was signed to the
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practice squad. He was released on December 28.


Chicago Bears

On April 21, 2022, Stroman signed a one-year contract with the
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. He was released on August 30, 2022. He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 28, 2022. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 26, 2023. On August 29, 2023, Stroman was released by the Bears and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 14. Stroman was released on November 8 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. He was signed to the active roster on January 6, 2024.


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External links


Chicago Bears bioVirginia Tech Hokies bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Stroman, Greg 1996 births Living people American football cornerbacks American football return specialists Sportspeople from Prince William County, Virginia Players of American football from Virginia Virginia Tech Hokies football players Washington Redskins players Washington Football Team players Buffalo Bills players Los Angeles Rams players Chicago Bears players