Dwayne Ijames

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Dwayne Ijames
Personal information
Born: (1983-12-04) December 4, 1983 (age 40)
Albany, New York
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College: Elon
Position: Defensive back
Undrafted: 2006
Career history
Career highlights and awards

Dwayne Ijames (born December 4, 1983, in Albany, New York) is a former American football defensive back. He was raised in Pickensville, Alabama, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Elon University.

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Ijames has also been a member of the Laredo Lobos and Corpus Christi Sharks.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Ijames was originally signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent out of Elon. [1] However, Ijames was waived by the team after rookie camp. [1]

Laredo Lobos

In 2007, Ijames signed with the Laredo Lobos, an AF2 or Arena Football 2 expansion team in Laredo, Texas. While playing with the Lobos, Dwayne played in 11 games and was the team leader in tackles and interceptions. Ijames finished with 55 tackles 6 interceptions 1 forced fumble 1 fumble recovery and 11 pass break-ups.

Corpus Christi Sharks

In 2008, Ijames signed with the Corpus Christi Sharks in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ijames played in 15 games and was the team leader in interceptions. Ijames finished with 65 tackles 1 tackle for loss 1 forced fumble 2 fumble recoveries 12 pass break-ups and 7 interception, 1 for a touchdown.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Cleveland Browns – Players – Dwayne Ijames". elon.edu.