Jarrod Patrick "Chunky" Clements (born December 3, 1994) is a former

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defensive tackle. He played college football at

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Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Clements signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on July 21, 2017. He was waived by the Vikings on September 2, 2017.

Houston Texans

On October 25, 2017, Clements was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 8, 2017. He was waived on December 15, 2017, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted back to the active roster on December 19, 2017. On March 21, 2018, Clements was waived by the Texans.

Los Angeles Rams

On May 21, 2018, Clements signed with the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2018.

Arizona Hotshots

On January 8, 2019, Clements was signed by the Arizona Hotshots of the

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. He was waived after the first regular season game on February 12, 2019.

Indianapolis Colts

On May 28, 2019, Clements signed with the

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. On June 13, 2019, the Colts cut Clements.

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1994 births Living people Arizona Hotshots players Houston Texans players Illinois Fighting Illini football players Indianapolis Colts players Los Angeles Rams players Minnesota Vikings players Players of American football from Dayton, Ohio American football defensive tackles {{Defensive-lineman-1990s-stub