Kareem Huggins (born May 24, 1986) is an

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running back A running back (RB) is a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback to rush the ball, to line up as a receiver to catch the ball, and block. Ther ...

for the

Brooklyn Bolts The Brooklyn Bolts were a professional American football team based in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. They were a charter member of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL), which was trying to become the developmental league for the Natio ...

of the

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(FXFL) He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. Huggins graduated from Bayley Ellard High School in New Jersey and played college football at Hofstra University.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

He was signed by the

as an

prior to the 2009 season. After his September release, Huggins was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad, where he remained until his activation to the active roster for Week 16 in December. Huggins earned a backup running back spot in camp in 2010, but a week 6 knee injury against the

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ended his season, landing him on injured reserve. The severe knee injury led to the Buccaneers not tendering Huggins a contract for the 2011 season.

New England Patriots

Huggins was signed by the New England Patriots on August 4, 2012, after spending the 2011 season out of football. He was released the next day.

New York Jets

He was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad on September 25, 2013. He was released on October 2, 2013.

References

External links

New England Patriots bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Huggins, Kareem 1986 births Living people American football running backs Hofstra Pride football players People from Irvington, New Jersey Tampa Bay Buccaneers players New England Patriots players New York Jets players Brooklyn Bolts players