Al-Hajj Shabazz

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Al-Hajj Shabazz
Personal information
Born: (1992-08-02) August 2, 1992 (age 31)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Philadelphia (PA) John Bartram [1]
College: West Chester
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2016
Tackles:1
Sacks:0.0
Interceptions:0

Al-Hajj Shabazz (born August 2, 1992) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at West Chester University.

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College career

Shabazz played collegiately at Division II West Chester University under coach Bill Zwann. As a junior, he had four interceptions and returned one for a touchdown. [2] As a senior, he led West Chester University in interceptions with five, pass breakups with 11, in addition to making 39 tackles. West Chester University went 11-2 and Shabazz was named an All-American. He was invited to the NFL Player's Association Collegiate Bowl and recorded six tackles. He was one of 11 non-Division I players invited to the game. [3]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Shabazz signed with the Indianapolis Colts in May 2015. [4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Shabazz signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on July 29, 2015. [5]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On February 4, 2016, Shabazz signed a futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [6] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Steelers as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [7] [8] On October 8, 2016, he was promoted to the Steelers' active roster. [9] On October 9, 2016, he made his professional regular season debut against the New York Jets and recorded his first career tackle. [10] He was released on October 15, 2016 [11] and was re-signed to the practice squad. [12] [13] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 5, 2016. [14] He was released again on December 3, 2016. [15]

Houston Texans

On December 5, 2016, Shabazz was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans. [16] He was waived on December 17, 2016. [17]

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On December 20, 2016, Shabazz was re-signed to Pittsburgh's practice squad. [18] He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2016. [19] He was released by the Steelers on May 2, 2017. [20]

Baltimore Ravens

On June 5, 2017, Shabazz signed with the Baltimore Ravens. [21] He was waived/injured on August 7, 2017, and was placed on injured reserve. [22] He was released on August 11, 2017. [23]

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References

  1. ↑ Al-Hajj Shabazz, West Chester Golden Rams. Accessed February 22, 2021. "Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa. High School: John Bartram"
  2. ↑ Leon, Matt (April 9, 2015). "West Chester U's Shabazz Chasing NFL Dream". CBS . Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  3. ↑ Geoghegan, Neil (January 21, 2015). "West Chester University's Al-Hajj Shabazz shines at NFLPA Collegiate Bowl last weekend". Daily Local News . Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  4. ↑ "West Chester's Al-Hajj Shabazz Signs With The Colts". www.wcupagoldenrams.com. May 4, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  5. ↑ Smith, Scott (July 29, 2015). "Bucs Add Three DBs to Camp Roster". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Steelers Sign Four To Futures Deals - Steelers Depot". Steelers Depot. February 4, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  7. ↑ Labriola, Bob (September 3, 2016). "Steelers cut to 53, trade for CB". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Steelers add 10 to practice squad". Steelers.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 11, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Feiler, Shabazz promoted; Golson, Harris to IR". Steelers.com. October 8, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Al-Hajj Shabazz:Player Profile". ESPN.
  11. ↑ Fowler, Jeremy (October 15, 2016). "Team Notes". ESPN.
  12. ↑ "Steelers Promote WR Cobi Hamilton To Active Roster, Cut CB Al-Hajj Shabazz". October 15, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Steelers sign Mihalik to Active Roster". Steelers.com. October 18, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Steelers place Wallace on Reserve/Injured List". Steelers.com. November 5, 2016. Archived from the original on November 6, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Steelers Sign Bullock, Release Shabazz". Steelers.com. December 3, 2016. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Texans sign Al-Hajj Shabazz, waive Charles James". NFL.com. December 5, 2016. Archived from the original on December 7, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Texans Activate LB Brennan Scarlett From I.R. & Waive CB Al-Hajj Shabazz". December 17, 2016.
  18. ↑ Barbatto, Matt (December 21, 2016). "Steelers sign CB Al-Hajj Shabazz to practice squad, release Brandon Dixon".
  19. ↑ "Maxey and Shabazz promoted to active roster". Steelers.com. December 24, 2016. Archived from the original on December 27, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Steelers release four players". Steelers.com. May 2, 2017. Archived from the original on May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  21. ↑ Downing, Garrett (June 5, 2017). "Ravens Sign Two Cornerbacks, Cut Kyle Arrington". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  22. ↑ Mink, Ryan (August 7, 2017). "Ravens Swap Cornerbacks, Add More Experience To Secondary". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  23. ↑ Bouda, Nate (August 11, 2017). "Ravens Cut CB Al-Hajj Shabazz From Injured Reserve".
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