Azeem Victor

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Azeem Victor
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-19) September 19, 1995 (age 28)
Compton, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school: Pomona (Pomona, California)
College: Washington
Position: Linebacker
NFL draft: 2018  / Round: 6 / Pick: 216
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Azeem Victor (born September 19, 1995) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Washington.

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College career

He played college football for Washington. Victor was a first-team all-Pac-12 Conference selection in 2016 after posting 67 tackles but missed the last month with a broken tibia. Going into the 2017 season, Victor was an Associated Press preseason first-team All-American. His season ended in November after he was suspended by coach Chris Petersen for a DUI charge.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Victor was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round (216th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. [1] He was waived on September 1, 2018. [2]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 3, 2018, Victor was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [3] He was released on September 11, 2018. [4]

Seattle Seahawks

On September 26, 2018, Victor was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad. [5] He was released on October 23, 2018. [6]

Orlando Apollos

In 2019, Victor joined the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football. [7] He was waived on March 12, 2019.

2019–2022

Victor was suspended for the first 10 weeks of the 2019 NFL season on April 24, 2019. [8] He was reinstated from suspension on November 12, 2019.

Victor signed with the Alphas of The Spring League in May 2021. [9]

Victor was selected by the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football league (USFL) in the 29th round of the 2022 USFL draft. [10] He was released on May 20, 2022. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Cockerham, Carl (April 28, 2018). "2018 NFL Draft results: With pick 216 in 6th round Raiders select Washington LB Azeem Victor". SilverAndBlackPride.com. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions – 9.1.18". Raiders.com. September 1, 2018.
  3. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2018). "Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  4. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 11, 2018). "Bucs Add CB Marcus Williams, Release G Adam Gettis". Buccaneers.com.
  5. ↑ "Seahawks sign linebacker Azeem Victor to practice squad". Seahawks Wire. USA Today. September 26, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Seahawks add Justin Currie, J.J. Dielman to practice squad". Seahawks Wire. USA Today. October 23, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Orlando Apollos Set Final Roster". Our Sports Central. January 30, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  8. ↑ Levine, Ben (April 24, 2019). "LB Azeem Victor Suspended 10 Games". ProFootballRumors.com. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  9. ↑ @TheSpringLeague (May 3, 2021). "First look at the #TSLAlphas roster at #TSL2021!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 22, 2021– via Twitter.
  10. ↑ Camenker, Jacob (February 23, 2022). "USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league". Sporting News .
  11. ↑ @USFLGamblers (May 20, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved May 23, 2022– via Twitter.
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