Al-Hajj Shabazz

Al-Hajj Shabazz
No. -- Free agent
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1992-08-02) August 2, 1992
Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Philadelphia (PA) John Bartram
College: West Chester
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Al-Hajj Shabazz (born August 2, 1992) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at West Chester University.

College career

Shabazz played collegiately at Division II West Chester University under coach Bill Zwann. As a junior, he had four interceptions and returned one for a touchdown.[1] As a senior, he led West Chester University in interceptions with five, pass breakups with 11, in addition to making 39 tackles. West Chester University went 11-2 and Shabazz was named an All-American. He was invited to the NFL Player's Association Collegiate Bowl, one of 11 non-Division I players, and recorded six tackles.[2]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Shabazz signed with the Indianapolis Colts in May 2015.[3]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Shabazz signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on July 29, 2015.[4]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On February 4, 2016, Shabazz signed a futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[5] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Steelers as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[6][7] On October 8, 2016 he was promoted to the Steelers' active roster.[8] Active for the Steeler's regular season matchup against the New York Jets on October 9th, Shabazz recorded one solo tackle.[9] He was released on October 15, 2016[10] and was re-signed to the practice squad.[11][12] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 5, 2016.[13] He was released again on December 3, 2016.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Leon, Matt (April 9, 2015). "West Chester U's Shabazz Chasing NFL Dream". CBS. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  2. ↑ Geoghegan, Neil (January 21, 2015). "West Chester University's Al-Hajj Shabazz shines at NFLPA Collegiate Bowl last weekend". Daily Local News. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  3. ↑ "West Chester's Al-Hajj Shabazz Signs With The Colts". www.wcupagoldenrams.com. May 4, 2015. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
  4. ↑ Smith, Scott (July 29, 2015). "Bucs Add Three DBs to Camp Roster". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
  5. ↑ "Steelers Sign Four To Futures Deals - Steelers Depot". Steelers Depot. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  6. ↑ Labriola, Bob. "Steelers cut to 53, trade for CB". Steelers.com.
  7. ↑ "Steelers add 10 to practice squad". Steelers.com.
  8. ↑ "Feiler, Shabazz promoted; Golson, Harris to IR". Steelers.com. October 8, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Al-Hajj Shabazz:Player Profile". ESPN.
  10. ↑ Fowler, Jeremy (October 15, 2016). "Team Notes". ESPN.
  11. ↑ "Steelers Promote WR Cobi Hamilton To Active Roster, Cut CB Al-Hajj Shabazz".
  12. ↑ "Steelers sign Mihalik to Active Roster". steelers.com.
  13. ↑ "Steelers place Wallace on Reserve/Injured List". Steelers.com. November 5, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Steelers Sign Bullock, Release Shabazz". Steelers.com. December 3, 2016.

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