Calvin Christopher Munson (born December 27, 1994) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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, and was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

High school career

Munson attended

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in St. Charles. There he won First-team All-State, First-team All-District linebacker, and Missouri Defensive Player of the Year. He also played baseball during his time with the Vikings being selected by the

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in the 31st round

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. He was selected to the ABCA/Rawlings High School All-America Baseball Second Team.

College career

Munson did not sign with the Cardinals, instead attending

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in order to pursue football. There he was twice selected for the First-team All-Mountain West Conference and was two time

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Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year

College statistics

Professional career

New York Giants

Munson signed with the

as an undrafted free agent following the

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. He made the Giants 53-man roster, and made his first career start at middle linebacker in Week 2 in place of an injured

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. On September 1, 2018, Munson was waived by the Giants and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 13, 2018.

New England Patriots

On October 8, 2018, Munson was signed to the

' practice squad. Munson won

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when the Patriots defeated the

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13–3. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 5, 2019. On August 31, 2019, Munson was released during final roster cuts. He was signed to the practice squad the next day.

Miami Dolphins

On December 18, 2019, Munson was signed by the

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off the Patriots practice squad. Munson was placed on the active/

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by the Dolphins at the start of training camp on July 28, 2020. He was activated on August 9, 2020. Munson was given an

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tender by the Dolphins on March 8, 2021. He signed the one-year contract on April 14. He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

New England Patriots (second stint)

On October 27, 2021, Munson was signed by the New England Patriots off the Dolphins practice squad. He was waived on December 14.

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On December 15, 2021, Munson was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins. On August 29, 2022, Munson was placed on injured reserve. He was released on October 10.

New England Patriots (third stint)

On October 12, 2022, Munson was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. On August 29, 2023, Munson was waived by the Patriots and re-signed to the practice squad.

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* https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/calvin-munson-1.html {{DEFAULTSORT:Munson, Calvin 1994 births Living people American football linebackers Miami Dolphins players New England Patriots players New York Giants players Sportspeople from St. Charles, Missouri Players of American football from Missouri San Diego State Aztecs baseball players San Diego State Aztecs football players