Justin Renfrow (born November 23, 1989) is an American

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for the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League (NAL). He has previously played for the

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and

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of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL).

High school

Renfrow played

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and

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at William Penn Charter School.

College

Renfrow played

for

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before switching to play at Miami (FL).

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Renfrow went undrafted in 2014. He and 11 other Cardinals players were released on August 25, 2014.

Green Bay Packers

On November 25, 2014, Renfrow signed with the

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of the

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(NFL). On December 30, 2014, Renfrow was released by the Packers.

Seattle Seahawks

Renfrow switched positions to

. He signed a contract with the

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. He signed a future contract along with 10 other teammates, but was released after.

San Francisco 49ers

Renfrow signed a contract with

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on May 18, 2015 along with

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's Mylan Hicks. He was released on September 5, 2015 in order for the 49ers to make their 53-man roster.

Buffalo Bills

On June 17, 2016, Renfrow signed with the Buffalo Bills.

Calgary Stampeders

Renfrow signed with the Calgary Stampeders on May 19, 2017 and dressed in six games during the

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. He played in only one game in

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, but was a member of the

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championship team that year. He spent the first seven weeks of the

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on the practice roster.

BC Lions

On July 28, 2019, Renfrow was traded to the BC Lions.

Edmonton Eskimos/Elks

Renfrow was released by the Edmonton Elks on January 9, 2021, but re-signed on July 3, 2021.After the 2021 season, Renfrow's contract was not renewed and he become an unrestricted free agent. The Elks re-signed Renfrow to the practice roster on June 22, 2022.

Jacksonville Sharks

On February 1, 2023, Renfrow signed with the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League (NAL).

References

External links

Miami Hurricanes football bio
1989 births Living people American football offensive tackles Canadian football offensive linemen American players of Canadian football Miami Hurricanes football players Arizona Cardinals players Seattle Seahawks players San Francisco 49ers players Virginia Cavaliers football players Blacktips (FXFL) players Hudson Valley Fort players Buffalo Bills players Players of American football from Philadelphia Players of Canadian football from Philadelphia Green Bay Packers players Calgary Stampeders players BC Lions players Edmonton Elks players {{offensive-lineman-1980s-stub