Cedric Humes

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Cedric Humes
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1983-08-07) August 7, 1983 (age 41)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
College: Virginia Tech
NFL draft: 2006  / round: 7 / pick: 240
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Cedric Akeem Humes (born August 7, 1983) is an American former professional football running back who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft. [1]

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Early life

Humes is a notable alumnus of Princess Anne High School. Around 2001, Humes committed to Virginia Tech University. [2]

College career

Humes attended Virginia Tech. Humes missed the 2004 preseason scrimmages with an injury. [3] Humes was instrumental in their 2005 ACC Coastal Division Title. He was named the MVP of the 2006 Toyota Gator Bowl after helping the Virginia Tech Hokies defeat the Louisville Cardinals 35–24.

Professional career

In 2006, the Steelers placed Humes on the practice squad/injured reserve list, ending his season.

On December 21, 2006, Humes was signed to the New York Giants practice squad, whence he was sent to NFL Europe. During the off season there, Humes broke his neck during the last game of the season and was subsequently released in July 2007. [4]

Post-football career

After his stint in the NFL, Humes moved back to Virginia Beach, VA. He worked at Salem High School where he taught Algebra and worked with special needs students, and then as a high school math teacher at Madison Alternative in Norfolk, Virginia. He now works for Coca-Cola out of Norfolk.

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References

  1. ↑ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ Johnson, Dave. "Top RB prospect commits to Virginia Tech". Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  3. ↑ Denlinger, Ken. "Young Hokies Are Hoping To Avoid a Nightmare". Washington Post. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  4. ↑ Canavan, Tom. "Giants' Strahan Out for Year With Injury". Washington Post. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
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