Kwame Geathers (born October 4, 1990) is a former

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. He played

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College career

Geathers entered the

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after his junior season.

Professional career

2013 NFL Draft

San Diego Chargers

Geathers was signed by the

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on May 13, 2013. He was waived by the Chargers on December 2, 2014.

Cincinnati Bengals

On December 12, 2014, Geathers was signed to the

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' practice squad. On August 31, 2015, he was released by the Bengals.

Personal life

Geathers brothers

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and

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play in the

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. His father Robert Geathers, Sr., uncle

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and cousin Jeremy Geathers also played in the NFL.

References

External links

San Diego Chargers bio
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