Calvin Munson

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Calvin Munson
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Munson with the New York Giants
No. 48 – Minnesota Vikings
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-12-27) December 27, 1994 (age 29)
St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Francis Howell (St. Charles)
College: San Diego State (2013–2016)
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:89
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Calvin Christopher Munson (born December 27, 1994) is an American professional football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs, and was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

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Early years

Munson attended Francis Howell High School in St. Charles. There he won First-team All-State, [1] First-team All-District linebacker, and Missouri Defensive Player of the Year. He also played baseball during his time with the Vikings being selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 31st round 2013 Major League Baseball draft. [2] [3] He was selected to the ABCA/Rawlings High School All-America Baseball Second Team. [4]

College career

Munson did not sign with the Cardinals, instead attending San Diego State University in order to pursue football. There he was twice selected for the First-team All-Mountain West Conference [5] and was two time San Diego State Aztecs football Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year [6]

Statistics

SeasonGPDefense
CmbTfLSckIntFF
2013 350.00.000
2014 13829.53.042
2015 149815.010.521
2016 1411611.04.510
Career4430135.518.073

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		241 lb
(109 kg)		31 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.79 s1.68 s2.72 s4.39 s7.20 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		25 reps
All values from Pro Day [7]

New York Giants

Munson signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL draft. [8] He made the Giants 53-man roster, and made his first career start at middle linebacker in Week 2 in place of an injured B. J. Goodson.

On September 1, 2018, Munson was waived by the Giants and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [9] [10] He was released on September 13, 2018. [11]

New England Patriots (first stint)

On October 8, 2018, Munson was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. [12] Munson won Super Bowl LIII when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3. [13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 5, 2019. [14]

On August 31, 2019, Munson was released during final roster cuts. [15] He was signed to the practice squad the next day. [16]

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

On December 18, 2019, Munson was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Patriots practice squad. [17]

Munson was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Dolphins at the start of training camp on July 28, 2020. [18] He was activated on August 9, 2020. [19]

Munson was given an exclusive-rights free agent tender by the Dolphins on March 8, 2021. [20] He signed the one-year contract on April 14. [21] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [22]

New England Patriots (second stint)

On October 27, 2021, Munson was signed by the Patriots off the Dolphins practice squad. [23] He was waived on December 14. [24]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On December 15, 2021, Munson was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins. [25]

On August 29, 2022, Munson was placed on injured reserve. [26] He was released on October 10.

New England Patriots (third stint)

On October 12, 2022, Munson was signed to the Patriots practice squad. [27] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. [28]

On August 29, 2023, Munson was waived by the Patriots and re-signed to the practice squad. [29] [30]

Miami Dolphins (third stint)

On December 9, 2023, Munson was signed by the Dolphins off the Patriots practice squad. [31]

Minnesota Vikings

On October 21, 2024, Munson was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad. [32]

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  11. ↑ "Giants cut LB Calvin Munson from practice squad, add OL Brian Mihalik". Giants Wire. USA Today. September 13, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Patriots Re-Sign RB Kenjon Barner; Make Practice Squad Moves". Patriots.com. October 8, 2018.
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