Al-Hajj Shabazz
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | August 2, 1992 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | West Chester |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Undrafted: | 2015 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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
- ^ Leon, Matt (April 9, 2015). "West Chester U's Shabazz Chasing NFL Dream". CBS. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "West Chester's Al-Hajj Shabazz Signs With The Colts". www.wcupagoldenrams.com. May 4, 2015. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ^ Smith, Scott (July 29, 2015). "Bucs Add Three DBs to Camp Roster". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
- ^ "Steelers Sign Four To Futures Deals - Steelers Depot". Steelers Depot. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
- ^ Labriola, Bob. "Steelers cut to 53, trade for CB". Steelers.com.
- ^ "Steelers add 10 to practice squad". Steelers.com.
- ^ "Feiler, Shabazz promoted; Golson, Harris to IR". Steelers.com. October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Al-Hajj Shabazz:Player Profile". ESPN.
- ^ Fowler, Jeremy (October 15, 2016). "Team Notes". ESPN.
- ^ "Steelers Promote WR Cobi Hamilton To Active Roster, Cut CB Al-Hajj Shabazz".
- ^ "Steelers sign Mihalik to Active Roster". steelers.com.
- ^ "Steelers place Wallace on Reserve/Injured List". Steelers.com. November 5, 2016.
- ^ "Steelers Sign Bullock, Release Shabazz". Steelers.com. December 3, 2016.
External links
- West Chester Golden Rams bio
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Al-Hajj Shabazz - player page from the official website and homepage for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Episode 3 - Al-Hajj Shabazz: an interview with Courtland Bragg on YouTube