Ronnie Cameron (born August 15, 1989) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played

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for

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and Old Dominion University.

College career

Cameron played

at Hofstra until they dropped football following the 2009 season. Ronnie then transferred to Old Dominion for his junior and senior seasons. After his senior season, he was named The Roanoke Times Defensive Player of the Year, won the College Football Performance Awards's Elite Defensive Tackle Award and selected as a 1st team FCS All-American by The Sports Network and the American Football Coaches Association.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

On April 29, 2012, Cameron signed with

as an undrafted free agent. He was waived by the team on August 11, 2012.

Cleveland Browns

On August 13, 2012, Cameron was claimed by the Cleveland Browns off waivers. On August 31, he was released from the Browns, only to be signed to their

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the next day. On November 2, he was promoted to the active roster, but was later waived on December 10.

Philadelphia Eagles

On December 12, 2012, Cameron signed with the Philadelphia Eagles to join their practice squad.

References

External links

Old Dominion bioChicago Bears bioCleveland Browns bioPhiladelphia Eagles bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cameron, Ronnie Living people 1989 births American football defensive tackles Cleveland Browns players Hofstra Pride football players Old Dominion Monarchs football players People from Westbury, New York Players of American football from Nassau County, New York