Jermaine McElveen (born August 29, 1984) is a
Canadian football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played
college football
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
Unlike most ...
at
UAB.
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
He was signed by the
Tennessee Titans as an
undrafted free agent in 2007.
Montreal Alouettes
Spent 4 seasons with the
Montreal Alouettes beginning in
2008
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. Recorded a career high 8 sacks in
2010
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for the
2012 CFL season
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. Posted a career high 31 tackles.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On May 23, 2013, McElveen was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in exchange for WR
Lyle Leong.
Montreal Alouettes
Upon entering free agency, McElveen signed with the
Montreal Alouettes after a two-year absence from the team on February 13, 2014. He was released by the Alouettes on November 27, 2014.
References
External links
Montreal Alouettes bio
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1984 births
Living people
Players of American football from Atlanta
Players of American football from Chicago
Players of Canadian football from Atlanta
Players of Canadian football from Chicago
American football defensive ends
Canadian football defensive linemen
UAB Blazers football players
Tennessee Titans players
Montreal Alouettes players
Hamilton Tiger-Cats players