Javelin Guidry

Last updated

Javelin Guidry
Javelin Guidry.jpg
Guidry with the New York Jets in 2022
No. 40 – New York Jets
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-08-06) August 6, 1998 (age 25)
Murrieta, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:
College: Utah (2017–2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:70
Forced fumbles:4
Pass deflections:3
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Javelin Kajireh Guidry (born August 6, 1998) is an American professional football player who is a cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah.

Contents

Early years

At Cedar Park High School in Texas, Guidry won the Texas State 100 Meter Track Championship with a time of 10.41 seconds. [1] While at Vista Murrieta High School in California, on June 3, 2017, Guidry ran the fastest 100 meter dash in state history with a time of 10.13. [2] In 2019, while at the University of Utah, Guidry won the 60 meter dash title at the University of Washington invitational with a time of 6.59. The mark was the seventh fastest in the world at the time that year and bested the mark of professional Kyree King. [3]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Bench press
5 ft 9 in
(1.75 m)		191 lb
(87 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		4.29 s1.51 s2.52 s21 reps
All values from NFL Combine [4] [5]

Guidry ran a 4.29-second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. The mark was the second fastest time, behind only Henry Ruggs at 4.27-seconds. [6]

New York Jets (first stint)

Guidry was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on May 6, 2020. [7] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, [8] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. [9] He was promoted to the active roster on October 1, 2020, [10] and made his NFL debut in the Jets' week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos that day.

On August 30, 2022, Guidry was waived by the Jets. [11]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 31, 2022, Guidry was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals. [12] He was waived on September 10, 2022. [13]

Las Vegas Raiders

On September 12, 2022, Guidry was claimed off waivers by the Las Vegas Raiders. [14] He was waived on September 21 and signed to the practice squad two days after. [15] On October 25, 2022, Guidry was released from the practice squad. [16]

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 31, 2022, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Guidry to their practice squad. [17] Guidry was released on December 6, 2022. [18]

Atlanta Falcons

On December 8, 2022, Guidry was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad. [19] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. [20] He was waived on May 15, 2023. [21]

New York Jets (second stint)

Guidry returned to the Jets after he was claimed off waivers by the team on May 16, 2023. He was placed on injured reserve on August 17, 2023.

Related Research Articles

Walter Lee Powell is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football at Murray State. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. After retiring from the NFL, Powell became part of the development team for a mobile app called Politiscope.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Tomlinson</span> American football player (born 1992)

Eric Tomlinson is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UTEP. He previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, New York Jets, New England Patriots, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">DeAndre Carter</span> American football player (born 1993)

DeAndre Carter is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Sacramento State before signing with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Carter has also been a member of several other NFL teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chad Hansen</span> American football player (born 1995)

Timothy Chad Hansen is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tanzel Smart</span> American football player (born 1994)

Tanzel Etric Smart Jr. is an American football defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tulane, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Jeremiah Isaiah Valoaga is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at UNLV, and was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Burgess (American football, born 1994)</span> American football player (born 1994)

James Paul Burgess Jr. is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Louisville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adam Pankey</span> American football player (born 1994)

Adam Pankey is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at West Virginia.

Bruce Hector is an American football defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Florida and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Godwin Igwebuike</span> American football player (born 1994)

Godwin Eric Igwebuike is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Northwestern, Igwebuike was an undrafted free agent in 2018.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chuma Edoga</span> American football player (born 1997)

Chuma Edoga is an American football offensive guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at USC and was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ross Pierschbacher</span> American football player (born 1995)

Ross Pierschbacher is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jackson Barton</span> American football player (born 1995)

Jackson Barton is an American football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants.

Keelan Doss is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UC Davis. He set school records in touchdowns (29) and all-purpose yards (4,218). Initially projected to be taken between the third and fifth rounds, Doss went undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anthony Rush</span> American football player (born 1996)

Anthony Rush is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. After playing college football for UAB, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Dallas Cowboys.

Lamar Jackson is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2020.

Del'Shawn Phillips is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois.

Jo'Vante Moffatt is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Middle Tennessee.

Tyler Hall is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career with the Wyoming Cowboys. He has also played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he won Super Bowl LVI, and Las Vegas Raiders.

Jonathan Marshall is an American football defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas.

References

  1. ↑ "A closer look at Jets UDFA CB Javelin Guidry". ganggreennation.com. August 26, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Utah football's Javelin Guidry finds world-class success on the track". deseret.com. February 11, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Speedy Javelin Guidry balancing USA track success amid Utah football conditioning". ksl.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Javelin Guidry Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Javelin K. Guidry College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  6. ↑ Legwold, Jeff (March 1, 2020). "Utah DB Javelin Guidry posts sizzling 4.29 in 40 at combine". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  7. ↑ Lange, Randy and Ethan Greenberg (May 6, 2020). "Jets Sign 9 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  8. ↑ Lange, Randy (September 5, 2020). "Jets Move 27 to Get Their Roster to 53-Player Limit". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  9. ↑ Lange, Randy (September 6, 2020). "15 Signed to Practice Squad; All Were in Jets Training Camp". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  10. ↑ Alper, Josh (October 1, 2020). "Jets add four players to active roster ahead of Thursday's game". Pro Football Talk . Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  11. ↑ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 30, 2022). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com.
  12. ↑ Urban, Darren (August 31, 2022). "Cardinals Claim Cornerback Javelin Guidry Off Waivers". AZCardinals.com.
  13. ↑ "Cardinals Bring Back Max Garcia, Place Cody Ford On IR". AZCardinals.com. September 10, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Raiders claim Javelin Guidry, place Anthony Averett on IR". NBCSports.com. September 12, 2022.
  15. ↑ Comeaux, Jonathan (September 23, 2022). "Raiders Sign DB Javelin Guidry To PS, Cut G Jordan Meredith". NFL Trade Rumors.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Raiders acquire 2023 sixth-round draft pick from Cowboys". Raiders.com. October 25, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  17. ↑ McPherson, Chris (October 31, 2022). "Eagles sign CB Javelin Guidry to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  18. ↑ Erby, Glen (December 6, 2022). "Eagles release 3 players from the practice squad ahead of Week 14 matchup vs. Giants". Eagles Wire. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  19. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (December 12, 2022). "Falcons make roster moves, announce signing of backup quarterback". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  20. ↑ Deighton, John (January 9, 2023). "Falcons sign 18 players to Reserve/Future contracts". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  21. ↑ Bair, Scott (May 15, 2023). "Falcons sign four, cut several in series of moves following rookie minicamp". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.