Claude Pelon
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born: | November 27, 1992 Miami, Florida | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Orlando (FL) Agape Christian | ||||||||||
| College: | USC | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||||
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Claudeson Pelon (born November 27, 1992) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at USC and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
Early years
[edit]Pelon attended Agape Christian Academy in Orlando, Florida where he was named to the All-Conference team his senior season in 2010. Pelon had 68 tackles with nine sacks during his senior season.
Professional career
[edit]New York Jets
[edit]On April 30, 2016, Pelon signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2016 NFL draft.[1] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] He was released from the practice squad on September 19, 2016. He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 7, 2016.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 2, 2017.[5]
On September 14, 2017, Pelon was waived by the Jets and was re-signed to the practice squad.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 1, 2018.[7]
On June 5, 2018, Pelon was waived/injured by the Jets and placed on injured reserve.[8] He was released on June 12, 2018.
Tennessee Titans
[edit]On July 26, 2018, Pelon signed with the Tennessee Titans, but was waived/injured five days later after suffering a torn ACL.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Claude Pelon reportedly signs with Jets as undrafted free agent". reignoftroy.com. April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ Lange, Randy (September 3, 2016). "Jets Release 18 Players Ahead of Deadline". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017.
- ^ Lange, Randy. "Jets Sign 6 to Their Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016.
- ^ Lange, Randy (December 7, 2016). "Jets Sign RBs Khiry Robinson, Brandon Wilds". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ^ "Jets Sign 5 Players to Reserve/Future Deals". NewYorkJets.com. January 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017.
- ^ Lange, Randy (September 14, 2017). "Jets Waive DL Claude Pelon". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Lange, Randy (January 1, 2018). "Jets Sign 9 to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018.
- ^ Lange, Randy (June 5, 2018). "Jets Sign Free Agent DL Chris Jones". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (July 26, 2018). "Titans agree to terms with DL Claude Pelon". TitansOnline.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (July 31, 2018). "Titans Add Two Defensive Linemen, Place CB Tye Smith on IR During Roster Moves". TitansOnline.com.