Willie Jefferson
| No. -- Saskatchewan Roughriders | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | January 31, 1991 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Beaumont, Texas | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Stephen F. Austin | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2015 | |||||||||||
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Willie Hebert Jefferson III[1] (born January 31, 1991) is an American football outside linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Stephen F. Austin.
Early years
He attended Ozen High School. He was selected to the 4A all-state second-team in his senior year in high school.[2] He was selected to the First-team All-District 20-4 and Port Arthur News Super Team while at high school.[2]
College career
He started his career as a wide receiver at Baylor University but was kicked off of the team after he and teammate Josh Gordon were found asleep in Jefferson's car at a local Taco Bell with marijuana in the car. Jefferson, who was driving, was kicked off the team due to it being his second violation. He transferred to Stephen F Austin and was named 2011 Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year in his Junior season. He led the Southland Conference in sacks with 16.[2] He was selected to the Sports Network All-America second team, Phil Steele's Magazine All-America third team.[2]
Professional career
Houston Texans
On April 27, 2013, He signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL Draft.[3]
The Texans released Jefferson, along with two others players, on October 21 for unspecified violations of team rules prior to a game in Kansas City.[4]
Edmonton Eskimos
In 2014, Jefferson signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.[5]
Washington Redskins
Jefferson signed a futures contract with the Washington Redskins on January 14, 2016.[6] On August 27, 2016, Jefferson was waived by the Redskins.[7]
References
- ↑ "Baylor Bears Profile". baylorbears.com.
- 1 2 3 4 "Stephen F. Austin Profile". sfajacks.cstv.com.
- ↑ "Texans sign four draft picks, 23 undrafted free agents". nbcsports.com. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ↑ Ganguli, Tania (October 21, 2013). "Sources: Pot reason Texans cut 3". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Edmonton Eskimos have their own no. 99 in Willie Jefferson". edmontonsun.com.
- ↑ Smith, Michael (January 14, 2016). "Former Texans troublemaker Willie Jefferson lands in Washington". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ↑ "8/27:Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com.