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| name = C. J. Avery | | name = C. J. Avery | ||
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'''C. J. Avery''' (born March 22, 1999) is an American professional ] ] for the ] of the ] (CFL). He played ] for the ] and also had a stint with the ] of the ] (NFL) and the ] of the ]. | '''C. J. Avery''' (born March 22, 1999) is an American professional ] ] for the ] of the ] (CFL). He played ] for the ] and also had a stint with the ] of the ] (NFL) and the ] of the ]. | ||
== College career == | == College career == | ||
Avery played ] for the ] from 2017 to 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=C.J. Avery - Football |url=https://gocards.com/sports/football/roster/c-j--avery/11972 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website= |publisher=University of Louisville Athletic |language=en}}</ref> He played in 54 games where he had 349 total tackles, nine sacks, three interceptions, 16 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries. As a four |
Avery played ] for the ] from 2017 to 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=C.J. Avery - Football |url=https://gocards.com/sports/football/roster/c-j--avery/11972 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website= |publisher=University of Louisville Athletic |language=en}}</ref> He played in 54 games where he had 349 total tackles, nine sacks, three interceptions, 16 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries. As a four-year starter for Louisville, he lead the team in tackles in 2019 and 2020.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=C.J. Avery |url=https://www.riderville.com/players/c-j-avery-2/167240/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website= |publisher=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Professional career == | == Professional career == | ||
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=== Vegas Vipers === | === Vegas Vipers === | ||
Avery was drafted by the ] in the eighth round, 64th overall of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Brandon |date=2022-11-21 |title=XFL Draft Recap 2022: Vegas Vipers XFL Draft Recap and Review |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/xfl-draft-recap-2022-vegas-vipers-xfl-draft-recap-and-review/ |archive-url=https://archive. |
Avery was drafted by the ] in the eighth round, 64th overall of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Brandon |date=2022-11-21 |title=XFL Draft Recap 2022: Vegas Vipers XFL Draft Recap and Review |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/xfl-draft-recap-2022-vegas-vipers-xfl-draft-recap-and-review/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241219000425/https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/xfl-draft-recap-2022-vegas-vipers-xfl-draft-recap-and-review/ |archive-date=December 19, 2024 |access-date=2024-12-19 |website= |publisher=XFLNewshub |language=en-US}}</ref> In the first game of the season against the ], Avery recorded the first interception of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 20, 2023 |title=Former Louisville Cardinals' linebacker C.J. Avery gets first interception in new XFL |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/2023/02/20/xfl-opening-weekend-former-louisville-football-player-gets-first-int/69922548007/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website= |publisher=] |language=en-US}}</ref> He started all 10 games and finished with 62 tackles and one interception.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
=== Montreal Alouettes === | === Montreal Alouettes === | ||
On January 16, 2024 it was announced that the Avery had signed with the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2024 |title=Alouettes sign five American players |url=https://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/football/montreal-alouettes/article619098.html |access-date=December 18, 2024 |publisher=]}}</ref> He was released on March 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Anthony |date=2024-03-07 |title=Grey Cup Champion Montreal Alouettes Say Goodbye to Former Chicago Bears Linebacker, Welcome Former Bears DB |url=https://www.si.com/cfl/fannation/news/grey-cup-champion-montreal-alouettes-chicago-bears-cj-avery-macon-clark |access-date=2024-12-19 |website= |publisher=] |language=en-US}}</ref> |
On January 16, 2024, it was announced that the Avery had signed with the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2024 |title=Alouettes sign five American players |url=https://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/football/montreal-alouettes/article619098.html |access-date=December 18, 2024 |publisher=]}}</ref> He was released on March 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Anthony |date=2024-03-07 |title=Grey Cup Champion Montreal Alouettes Say Goodbye to Former Chicago Bears Linebacker, Welcome Former Bears DB |url=https://www.si.com/cfl/fannation/news/grey-cup-champion-montreal-alouettes-chicago-bears-cj-avery-macon-clark |access-date=2024-12-19 |website= |publisher=] |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
=== Saskatchewan Roughriders === | === Saskatchewan Roughriders === | ||
Avery was signed by the ] on April 15.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-15 |title=Riders sign American linebacker C.J. Avery |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2024/04/15/riders-sign-american-linebacker-c-j-avery/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website= |publisher=] |language=en}}</ref> He played in the first game of the season against the ] on June 8 and recorded an interception. In his next game against the ], he would have another interception that would set up the game-winning field goal. In doing so, he became the first player since ] in ] to have at least one interception in their first two games as a member of the Roughriders.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vanstone |first=Rob |date=2024-06-19 |title= |
Avery was signed by the ] on April 15.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-15 |title=Riders sign American linebacker C.J. Avery |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2024/04/15/riders-sign-american-linebacker-c-j-avery/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website= |publisher=] |language=en}}</ref> He played in the first game of the season against the ] on June 8 and recorded an interception. In his next game against the ], he would have another interception that would set up the game-winning field goal. In doing so, he became the first player since ] in ] to have at least one interception in their first two games as a member of the Roughriders.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vanstone |first=Rob |date=2024-06-19 |title=Roughriders' C.J. Avery produces quick picks |url=https://www.riderville.com/2024/06/19/roughriders-c-j-avery-produces-quick-picks/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website= |publisher=] |language=en}}</ref> On August 15, he was placed on 1-game injured list.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=C.J. Avery Transactions {{!}} The Football Database |url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/cj-avery-averycj01/transactions |access-date=2024-12-19 |website= |publisher=FootballDB.com |language=en}}</ref> On August 21, he was activated from the injured reserve.<ref name=":1" /> He would finish the season with 59 total tackles, one sack, three interceptions, and one forced fumble in 19 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=C.J. Avery |url=https://www.cfl.ca/players/c-j-avery-2/167240/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website= |publisher=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == |
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No. 35 Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
Avery with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024 | |
Born: | (1999-03-22) March 22, 1999 (age 25) Grenada, Mississippi, U.S. |
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 232 lb (105 kg) |
College | Louisville |
High school | Grenada H.S. |
Career history | |
As player | |
2022* | Chicago Bears |
2023 | Vegas Vipers |
2024* | Montreal Alouettes |
2024–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Career stats | |
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C. J. Avery (born March 22, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and also had a stint with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) and the Vegas Vipers of the XFL.
College career
Avery played college football for the Louisville Cardinals from 2017 to 2021. He played in 54 games where he had 349 total tackles, nine sacks, three interceptions, 16 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries. As a four-year starter for Louisville, he lead the team in tackles in 2019 and 2020.
Professional career
Chicago Bears
Avery signed with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) on May 6, 2022. He was later waived with an injury settlement on August 12, 2022.
Vegas Vipers
Avery was drafted by the Vegas Vipers in the eighth round, 64th overall of the 2023 XFL Draft. In the first game of the season against the Arlington Renegades, Avery recorded the first interception of the 2023 season. He started all 10 games and finished with 62 tackles and one interception.
Montreal Alouettes
On January 16, 2024, it was announced that the Avery had signed with the Montreal Alouettes. He was released on March 5.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Avery was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on April 15. He played in the first game of the season against the Edmonton Elks on June 8 and recorded an interception. In his next game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, he would have another interception that would set up the game-winning field goal. In doing so, he became the first player since Harry Skipper in 1986 to have at least one interception in their first two games as a member of the Roughriders. On August 15, he was placed on 1-game injured list. On August 21, he was activated from the injured reserve. He would finish the season with 59 total tackles, one sack, three interceptions, and one forced fumble in 19 games.
References
- "C.J. Avery - Football". University of Louisville Athletic. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "C.J. Avery". Saskatchewan Roughriders. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- Mayer, Larry (May 6, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears sign undrafted free agents". Chicago Bears. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- "C. J. Avery: Waived from IR". CBSSports. August 12, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- Anderson, Brandon (November 21, 2022). "XFL Draft Recap 2022: Vegas Vipers XFL Draft Recap and Review". XFLNewshub. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "Former Louisville Cardinals' linebacker C.J. Avery gets first interception in new XFL". The Courier-Journal. February 20, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "Alouettes sign five American players". Montreal Gazette. January 16, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- Miller, Anthony (March 7, 2024). "Grey Cup Champion Montreal Alouettes Say Goodbye to Former Chicago Bears Linebacker, Welcome Former Bears DB". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "Riders sign American linebacker C.J. Avery". Canadian Football League. April 15, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- Vanstone, Rob (June 19, 2024). "Roughriders' C.J. Avery produces quick picks". Saskatchewan Roughriders. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ "C.J. Avery Transactions | The Football Database". FootballDB.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- "C.J. Avery". Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
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Categories:- 1999 births
- Living people
- American football linebackers
- Canadian football linebackers
- Players of American football from Mississippi
- Players of Canadian football from Mississippi
- People from Grenada, Mississippi
- Louisville Cardinals football players
- Chicago Bears players
- Vegas Vipers players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- Saskatchewan Roughriders players