Imoan Claiborne

Imoan Claiborne (born July 20, 1992) is a Canadian football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Northwestern State.

Imoan Claiborne
Free agent
Born: (1992-07-20) July 20, 1992
Alexandria, Louisiana
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Cornerback
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight193 lb (88 kg)
CollegeNorthwestern State
Career history
As player
(2015)St. Louis Rams*
(2015)Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
2016–presentOttawa Redblacks
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

College career

Claiborne was an All-American cornerback who had four interceptions and three fumble recoveries last fall for the Demons. He had four-year totals of 103 tackles, six interceptions and 11 pass breakups in 37 games, 28 starts, 22 in his final two seasons. He made 48 tackles and a team-high seven pass breakups while playing in 10 ½ games as a senior. He was awarded the FCS All-America honors from The Sports Network and first-team All-Southland and All-Louisiana honors before playing in the 66th Annual Reese's Senior Bowl game.[1]

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft Claiborne signed with the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. In a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys in August a brawl broke out and Imoan Claiborne punched Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant in the face.[2] Claiborne was released on September 1.[3]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Claiborne was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on September 7, 2015.[4]

Ottawa Redblacks

On February 29, 2016, Claiborne signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.[5] On October 10, 2016, the Redblacks placed Claiborne on their practice squad.[6]

References
  1. "Deon Simon drafted by Jets, Imoan Claiborne reaches free agent deal with Rams". Northwestern State University. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  2. "Dez Bryant talks smack after getting punched in joint practice brawl". Sporting News. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  3. "St. Louis Rams cut 13 players, including cornerback who punched Dez Bryant". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  4. Smith, Scott (September 7, 2015). "First Practice Squad Has Homegrown Feel". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  5. "RedBlacks lock up all-star centre Gott". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  6. "Ottawa Redblacks give quarterback Henry Burris starter's job back for key game against Hamilton Tiger-Cats". Ottawa Sun. Retrieved 2017-01-02.
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