Jamaal Jay Fudge (born May 17, 1983) is a former

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. On December 5, 2012, he signed a one-year contract for the

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with the

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now he works as a coach for ed white high school He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2006. He played

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at Clemson. Fudge has also played for the

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Early years

Fudge attended Edward H. White High School in

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. He along with

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were elected to Ed White's Sports Wall of Fame in the same year.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Fudge was signed by the

as an

in 2006. He was cut by the Jaguars in training camp 2008.

Atlanta Falcons

Fudge was signed by the

after he was cut by the

. He was waived on September 7, 2009, after spending the 2008 season with Atlanta. He was re-signed on October 20, when

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was placed on

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Saskatchewan Roughriders

In October 2011, Fudge signed with the

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to the team's practice roster.

Jacksonville Sharks

Fudge signed with the

for the 2013 season.

Coaching career

Fudge continues to coach in the greater Jacksonville area using the private coaching service,

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References

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bioSaskatchewan Roughriders bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fudge, Jamaal Living people 1983 births Edward H. White High School alumni Players of American football from Jacksonville, Florida American football safeties Clemson Tigers football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Atlanta Falcons players New Orleans VooDoo players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Jacksonville Sharks players American players of Canadian football