Shaq Calhoun

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Shaq Calhoun
Personal information
Born: (1996-02-20) February 20, 1996 (age 27)
Birmingham, Alabama
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Restoration Academy (Fairfield, Alabama)
College: Mississippi State
Position: Guard
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Games played:12
Games started:8
Player stats at NFL.com

Deion Lenard "Shaq" Calhoun (born February 20, 1996) is an American football guard. He played college football for Mississippi State.

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College career

Calhoun was a member of the Mississippi State Bulldogs for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. He played mostly as a reserve at guard as a redshirt freshman before becoming a starter the following season, starting nine games before suffering a season-ending injury. [1] He was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference as a redshirt senior. [2] Following his final season Calhoun was invited to participate in the 2019 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. [3]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Calhoun signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2019. [4] He made his NFL debut on September 15, 2019, against the New England Patriots. [5] Calhoun made his first career start on October 20, 2019, against the Buffalo Bills in a 31-21 loss. [6] In his rookie season, Calhoun played in 10 games with seven starts, committing one penalty and allowing 1.5 sacks in 470 offensive snaps played. [7]

On September 5, 2020, Calhoun was waived by the Dolphins. [8]

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 6, 2020, Calhoun was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals. [9] On September 28, 2020, Calhoun was waived by the Bengals and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [10] [11] He was elevated to the active roster on October 31 for the team's week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [12]

Arizona Cardinals

On January 6, 2021, Calhoun signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals. [13] He was waived on August 30, 2021. [14] He re-signed with their practice squad on September 29, 2021. [15] He was released on October 4.

Denver Broncos

On October 27, 2021, Calhoun was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad. [16] He was released on November 16.

Washington Football Team

Calhoun signed with the Washington Football Team's practice squad on November 24, 2021. He signed a reserve/future contract after the 2021 regular season ended. [17] Calhoun was released on August 16. [18]

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