Quinton Jamall Pointer (born April 16, 1988) is a former

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. In 2012, he was signed by the

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as an

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. He played

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for Nevada-Las Vegas.

Early years

He attended Mariner High School in

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. He earned all-area and all-conference honors as a defensive back in 2005.

College career

He played

for Nevada-Las Vegas. He finished college with 226 tackles, 2 sacks, 6 interceptions, 21 pass deflections and 5 forced fumbles. In his freshman year, he finished the season with 50 tackles, 2 interceptions, 4 pass deflections and a forced fumble. In his sophomore year, he finished the season with 44 tackles, 2 interceptions, 8 pass deflections. In his junior year, he finished the season with 42 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 pass deflections and a forced fumble. In His senior year, he finished the season with 59 tackles, 2 sacks, 5 pass deflections and 3 forced fumbles.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

On May 8, 2012, he signed with the

as an Undrafted free agent. On August 31, 2012, he made the 53 man roster. On September 14, 2012, he was released after making his NFL debut in Week 1, scoring two tackles. On September 18, 2012, he was signed to the team's practice squad. On September 21, 2013, he was signed to the team's practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 30, 2014, he signed with the

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. He was released the day before the season opener on September 6, 2014 to make room for undrafted rookie Solomon Patton.

Baltimore Ravens

On December 16, 2014, Pointer was signed by the

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and was placed on the practice squad. On January 12, 2015, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens. On September 4, 2015, he was waived by the Ravens.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On April 21, 2016, Pointer signed with the

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of the

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. In seven games, Pointer recorded 16 defensive tackles & 2 sacks. On August 26, 2016, Pointer was released by the Tiger-Cats.

Toronto Argonauts

On August 26, 2016, Pointer signed with the

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of the

Baltimore Brigade

On March 17, 2017, Pointer was assigned to the

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of the

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References

External links

UNLV Rebels bioSt. Louis Rams bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pointer, Quinton 1988 births Living people American football cornerbacks Canadian football defensive backs American players of Canadian football UNLV Rebels football players St. Louis Rams players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Baltimore Ravens players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Toronto Argonauts players Baltimore Brigade players