Imoan Claiborne
Free agent | |
Born: | (1992-07-20) July 20, 1992 (age 31) Alexandria, Louisiana |
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Cornerback |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 193 lb (88 kg) |
College | Northwestern State |
High school | Alexandria Senior (Alexandria, Louisiana) |
Career history | |
As player | |
(2015) | St. Louis Rams* |
(2015) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers* |
2016–present | Ottawa Redblacks |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career stats | |
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Imoan Claiborne (born July 20, 1992) is a Canadian football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Northwestern State.
College career
Claiborne was an All-American cornerback who had four interceptions and three fumble recoveries last fall for the Demons. He had four-year totals of 103 tackles, six interceptions and 11 pass breakups in 37 games, 28 starts, 22 in his final two seasons. He made 48 tackles and a team-high seven pass breakups while playing in 10 ½ games as a senior. He was awarded the FCS All-America honors from The Sports Network and first-team All-Southland and All-Louisiana honors before playing in the 66th Annual Reese's Senior Bowl game.[1]
Professional career
St. Louis Rams
After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft Claiborne signed with the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. In a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys in August a brawl broke out and Imoan Claiborne punched Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant in the face.[2] Claiborne was released on September 1.[3]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Claiborne was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on September 7, 2015.[4]
Ottawa Redblacks
On February 29, 2016, Claiborne signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.[5] On October 10, 2016, the Redblacks placed Claiborne on their practice squad.[6]
References
- ^ "Deon Simon drafted by Jets, Imoan Claiborne reaches free agent deal with Rams". Northwestern State University. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
- ^ "Dez Bryant talks smack after getting punched in joint practice brawl". Sporting News. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
- ^ "St. Louis Rams cut 13 players, including cornerback who punched Dez Bryant". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
- ^ Smith, Scott (September 7, 2015). "First Practice Squad Has Homegrown Feel". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
- ^ "RedBlacks lock up all-star centre Gott". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
- ^ "Ottawa Redblacks give quarterback Henry Burris starter's job back for key game against Hamilton Tiger-Cats". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved 2017-01-02.
External links
- Northwestern State Demons bio
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
- Career transactions
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