Shaq Calhoun

Shaq Calhoun
Personal information
Born: (1996-02-20) February 20, 1996 (age 28)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Restoration Academy (Fairfield, Alabama)
College:Mississippi State
Position:Guard
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:12
Games started:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Deion Lenard "Shaq" Calhoun (born February 20, 1996) is an American professional football guard. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

College career

Calhoun was a member of the Mississippi State Bulldogs for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. He played mostly as a reserve at guard as a redshirt freshman before becoming a starter the following season, starting nine games before suffering a season-ending injury.[1] He was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference as a redshirt senior.[2] Following his final season Calhoun was invited to participate in the 2019 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[3]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Calhoun signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2019.[4] He made his NFL debut on September 15, 2019, against the New England Patriots.[5] Calhoun made his first career start on October 20, 2019, against the Buffalo Bills in a 31–21 loss.[6] In his rookie season, Calhoun played in 10 games with seven starts, committing one penalty and allowing 1.5 sacks in 470 offensive snaps played.[7]

On September 5, 2020, Calhoun was waived by the Dolphins.[8]

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 6, 2020, Calhoun was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.[9] On September 28, 2020, Calhoun was waived by the Bengals and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[10][11] He was elevated to the active roster on October 31 for the team's week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[12]

Arizona Cardinals

On January 6, 2021, Calhoun signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals.[13] He was waived on August 30, 2021.[14] He re-signed with their practice squad on September 29, 2021.[15] He was released on October 4.

Denver Broncos

On October 27, 2021, Calhoun was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[16] He was released on November 16.

Washington Football Team

Calhoun signed with the Washington Football Team's practice squad on November 24, 2021. He signed a reserve/future contract after the 2021 regular season ended.[17] Calhoun was released on August 16, 2022.[18]

References

  1. ^ Nogle, Kevin (June 9, 2019). "Miami Dolphins 90-in-90 roster breakdown 2019: Shaq Calhoun". ThePhinsider.com. SB Nation. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  2. ^ Sands, Mike (December 4, 2018). "Brown, Little, Simmons, and Sweat earn coaches first-team All-SEC". WDAM.com. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Lowery, Logan (January 19, 2019). "MSU, Ole Miss players in all-star action". Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  4. ^ "Dolphins to sign several undrafted free agents". Dolphins Wire. April 28, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  5. ^ Inabinett, Mark (September 16, 2019). "State NFL Roundup: Kwon Alexander busy in 49ers' win". AL.com. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  6. ^ Poupart, Alain (October 20, 2019). "Second Half Miscues Drop Dolphins, Lose 31-21 In Buffalo". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  7. ^ Inabinett, Mark (February 18, 2020). "Alabama Roots: 154 NFL players in the 2019 season". AL.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  8. ^ "Dolphins Acquire Lynn Bowden, Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 5, 2020.
  9. ^ Roling, Chris; Riccette, Bill (September 6, 2020). "Bengals claim OL Shaq Calhoun off waivers". Bengals Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  10. ^ "Bengals Sign Keaton Sutherland To Roster, Waive Shaq Calhoun". Bengals.com. September 28, 2020. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  11. ^ "Bengals Sign Shaq Calhoun To Practice Squad". Bengals.com. September 29, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  12. ^ "Calhoun, Spain Elevated To Active Roster". Bengals.com. October 31, 2020. Archived from the original on February 23, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  13. ^ Urban, Darren (January 6, 2021). "Cardinals Sign Five More Players To 'Futures' Deals". AZCardinals.com.
  14. ^ Urban, Darren (August 30, 2021). "Cardinals Release 10, Including KeeSean Johnson". AZCardinals.com.
  15. ^ Urban, Darren (September 29, 2021). "Cardinals Promote Antonio Hamilton From Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
  16. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 27, 2021). "Broncos sign four players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  17. ^ Washington Football Team Public Relations (January 10, 2022). "Washington signs 8 players to Reserve/Future contracts". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  18. ^ Washington Commanders Public Relations (August 16, 2022). "Commanders release two players, place two on IR". Commanders.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.