Cedric Humes
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| Born: |
August 7, 1983 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| NFL draft | 2006 / Round: 7 / Pick: 240 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2006 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 2006 | New York Giants |
| 2007 | Amsterdam Admirals (NFLE) |
| Career stats | |
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Cedric Akeem Humes (born August 7, 1983 in Virginia Beach, Virginia) is an American football running back who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the last round of the 2006 NFL Draft.
Early life
Humes is a notable alumni of Princess Anne High School. Around 2001, Humes committed to Virginia Tech University.[1]
College
Humes attended Virginia Tech.Humes missed the 2004 preseason scrimmages with an injury.[2] 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.
NFL career
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, where 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.[3]
Post-football career
After his stint in the NFL. Cedric moved back to Virginia Beach, VA. He currently works at Salem High School with special needs students. He now works as a high school math teacher at Madison Alternative in Norfolk, Virginia.
References
- ↑ Johnson, Dave. "Top RB prospect commits to Virginia Tech". Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ↑ Denlinger, Ken. "Young Hokies Are Hoping To Avoid a Nightmare". Washington Post. Washington Post. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ↑ Canavan, Tom. "Giants' Strahan Out for Year With Injury". Washington Post. Washington Post. Retrieved 5 August 2018.