Steven Dunbar Jr. (born December 19, 1995) is a professional

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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College career

Dunbar started in 38 games for the

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and finished his college career with 180 receptions for 2,430 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a senior in 2017, Dunbar earned All-American Athletic Conference Honorable Mention honors.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

After being undrafted, the

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signed Dunbar on May 1, 2018. On September 1, 2018, Dunbar was cut but re-signed with the 49ers' practice squad the next day. On December 26, 2018, Dunbar was promoted to the active roster. He was waived on April 29, 2019.

Denver Broncos

On July 18, 2019, Dunbar signed with the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2019.

Dallas Renegades

In the

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, Dunbar was selected in the open phase by the

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. He was placed on

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on December 19, 2019. He was waived from injured reserve on March 23, 2020.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Dunbar signed with the

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of the

on February 10, 2020. After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the

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, Dunbar chose to opt-out of his contract with the Tiger-Cats on August 31, 2020. He re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on December 2, 2020. Dunbar played 12 regular-season games for the Ticats in his first season in the CFL, catching 44 passes for 630 yards with four touchdowns. He was re-signed by Hamilton on January 30, 2022.

Edmonton Elks

Dunbar joined the

as a free agent on February 14, 2023.

References

External links

Edmonton Elks bioHamilton Tiger-Cats bioSan Francisco 49ers bioHouston Cougars football bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dunbar, Steven 1995 births Living people People from Metairie, Louisiana Players of American football from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Players of Canadian football from Louisiana Archbishop Rummel High School alumni American football wide receivers Houston Cougars football players San Francisco 49ers players Dallas Renegades players Denver Broncos players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players