Emmett Cleary
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Personal information | |||||
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Born: | Tokyo, Japan | April 27, 1990||||
Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||
Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Arlington Heights (IL) St. Viator | ||||
College: | Boston College | ||||
Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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Emmett Joseph Cleary (born April 27, 1990) is a former
Early years
Cleary was born in Tokyo, Japan, but moved to the United States where he first learned football. He graduated from St. Viator High School, where he was called "The Asian Sensation" by students.[1]
As a senior, he was a two-way player at
College career
Cleary accepted a football scholarship from
As a sophomore, he began the season as a backup until starter Rich Lapham was injured, which contributed to establishing himself the starter at
As a junior, he started all 12 games at
Professional career - Football
Indianapolis Colts
Cleary was signed as an
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On October 16, 2013, Cleary was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their practice squad.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2014.[5] He was released on June 17.[6]
Oakland Raiders
On June 18, 2014, he was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders.[7] He was released on August 24.[8]
Cincinnati Bengals
On September 16, 2014, he was added to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[9]
New York Giants
On January 13, 2015, Cleary signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Giants.[10] He was waived on September 5.[11] On September 6, he was signed to the Giants' practice squad.[12] On November 16, he was elevated to the active roster.[13] On September 6, 2016, he was waived/injured (finger).[14]
Dallas Cowboys
On September 28, 2016, Cleary was signed by the
In 2017, he was passed on the depth chart by Byron Bell during training camp and was waived on September 2.[17]
Detroit Lions
On September 12, 2017, Cleary was signed by the Detroit Lions.[18]
Cleary announced his retirement from the NFL on April 10, 2018.[19] On May 13, 2018, he announced his plans to attend medical school in fall 2018 at USC.[20]
Professional career - Medicine
USC Keck
Mayo Clinic
References
- ^ "Giants sign OT Emmett Cleary; 5 things you need to know". Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ Grecco, Matt (April 27, 2013). "2013 NFL Draft: Colts Undrafted Free Agents". Stampede Blue. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Pearce, Matt (September 6, 2013). "NFL Weekly Transaction Tracker: September 6, 2013". fanspeak.com. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Smith, Scott (October 16, 2013). "WR Dawson Promoted to Active Roster". Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ Smith, Scott (January 6, 2014). "Bucs Sign 12 to Reserve/Futures Contracts". Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Archived from the original on April 12, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Philipse, Sander (June 17, 2014). "Bucs cut Emmet Cleary, Steven Jenkins". Bucs Nation. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ "Raiders Claim Emmett Cleary". Oakland Raiders. June 18, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ "Raiders Announce Transactions". Oakland Raiders. August 24, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Marcum, Jason (September 16, 2014). "Bengals sign Kevin Brock; Place Alex Smith on IR; Emmett Cleary to Practice Squad". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- ^ Salomone, Dan (January 13, 2015). "Giants sign OT Emmett Cleary; 5 things you need to know". New York Giants. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 5, 2015). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 6, 2015). "Giants sign six players to practice squad". Giants.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (November 16, 2015). "Prince aims for Washington return". Giants.com. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 3, 2016). "New York Giants announce 20 roster moves". Giants.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
- ^ Eatman, Nick. "Cowboys Place Rookie DE on Injured Reserve; Make Room To Sign OT Cleary". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ Davidson, Drew (December 28, 2015). "Emmett Cleary excited for chance to start in Tyron Smith's place". Star-Telegram. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Phillips, Rob (September 2, 2017). "Cowboys Make 38 Moves, One Trade To Reach 53; Kellen Moore Released". DallasCowboys.com.
- ^ "Lions sign P Jeff Locke and T Emmett Cleary". DetroitLions.com. September 12, 2017. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018.
- ^ Alper, Josh (April 10, 2018). "Lions put Emmett Cleary on reserve/retired list". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
- ^ Smith, Michael David (May 13, 2018). "Emmett Cleary retired from the NFL to become a doctor". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
External links
- Media related to Emmett Cleary at Wikimedia Commons
- Boston College bio