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Al-Quadin Muhammad
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Muhammad with the Indianapolis Colts in 2018
Personal information
Born: (1995-03-28) March 28, 1995 (age 29)
Irvington, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Don Bosco Prep
(Ramsey, New Jersey)
College:Miami (FL)
Position:Defensive end
NFL draft:2017 / round: 6 / pick: 196
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2022
Total Tackles:157
Sacks:12.0
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at PFR

Al-Quadin Muhammad (born March 28, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

High school career

A native of Irvington, New Jersey,[1] After transferring from Paterson Catholic High School which closed after his freshman year, Muhammad was a standout at Don Bosco Preparatory High School, where he was a four-star defensive end, ranked as the No. 1 prospect in New Jersey.[2]

College career

Muhammad committed to Miami in 2013. As a freshman he played in five games, making 6 tackles and 2.0 sacks. Muhammad was handed a season-long suspension for an altercation involving a former roommate after Miami's spring game; he missed the entire 2014 season. In 2015, he played in 12 games and finished the season with 54 tackles, 8.5 for loss and 5.0 sacks. But Muhammad would miss out the 2016 season after he was suspended and later dismissed from the football program along with teammate Jermaine Grace for his role in a luxury rental car scandal that violated NCAA rules.[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m) 		253 lb
(115 kg) 		33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.75 s 1.65 s 2.71 s 4.38 s 7.25 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[4][5][6]

New Orleans Saints

Muhammad was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round, 196th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft.[7][8] He debuted for the Saints in Week 1 of the 2017 NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings.

On September 1, 2018, Muhammad was waived by the Saints.[9]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 2, 2018, Muhammad was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.[10] He was waived by the Colts on October 4, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[11][12] He was promoted to the active roster on October 13, 2018.[13]

In Week 10 of the 2020 season against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football, Muhammad was ejected from the game after punching offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo.[14]

Muhammad re-signed with the Colts on April 1, 2021.[15]

Chicago Bears

On March 20, 2022, Muhammad signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears.[16]

He was released on February 21, 2023.[17]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On July 25, 2023, Muhammad signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts.[18]

References

  1. ^ Lanni, Patrick (August 28, 2016). "University of Miami dismisses Don Bosco star Al-Quadin Muhammad, report says". NJ.com. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  2. ^ "Former Don Bosco star Al-Quadin Muhammad dismissed from Miami football team". August 27, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2017.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Muhammad college stats
  4. ^ "Al-Quadin Muhammad Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "2017 Draft Scout Al-Quadin Muhammad, Miami NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "Al-Quadin Muhammad 2017 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  7. ^ Hendrix, John J. (April 29, 2017). "Muhammad selected by the New Orleans Saints". CanalStreetChronicles.com.
  8. ^ "New Orleans Saints select DE Al-Quadin Muhammad in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft". NewOrleansSaints.com. April 29, 2017. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  9. ^ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
  10. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 2, 2018). "Colts Claim Two Players Off Waivers". Colts.com.
  11. ^ Walker, Andrew (October 4, 2018). "Colts Bring Back Robert Turbin To Active Roster; Lenzy Pipkins, Skai Moore Elevated". Colts.com.
  12. ^ "Roster Move: Colts Sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad To Practice Squad". Colts.com. October 8, 2018.
  13. ^ "Roster Moves: Colts Elevate DE Al-Quadin Muhammad To Active Roster; Waive LB Skai Moore". Colts.com. October 13, 2018.
  14. ^ Smith, Michael David (November 13, 2020). "Frank Reich on Al-Quadin Muhammad ejection: We don't condone that". NBCSports.com. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  15. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (April 1, 2021). "Colts Re-Sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, Sign S Sean Davis & G Chris Reed". Colts.com. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  16. ^ Mayer, Larry (March 20, 2022). "Roster Move: Bears sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad". ChicagoBears.com.
  17. ^ Mayer, Larry (February 21, 2023). "Roster Move: Bears release Al-Quadin Muhammad". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  18. ^ "Colts sign DE Al-Quadin Muhammad". Colts.com. July 25, 2023.
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