Al-Hajj Shabazz

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.

Al-Hajj Shabazz
Free agent
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1992-08-02) August 2, 1992
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Philadelphia (PA) John Bartram
College:West Chester
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2016
Tackles:1
Sacks:0.0
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

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 and recorded six tackles. He was one of 11 non-Division I players invited to the game.[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] On October 9, 2016, he made his professional regular season debut against the New York Jets and recorded his first career 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]

Houston Texans

On December 5, 2016, Shabazz was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.[15] He was waived on December 17, 2016.[16]

Return to Pittsburgh

On December 20, 2016, Shabazz was re-signed to Pittsburgh's practice squad.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2016.[18] He was released by the Steelers on May 2, 2017.[19]

Baltimore Ravens

On June 5, 2017, Shabazz signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[20] He was waived/injured on August 7, 2017 and was placed on injured reserve.[21] He was released on August 11, 2017.[22]

References
  1. Leon, Matt (April 9, 2015). "West Chester U's Shabazz Chasing NFL Dream". CBS. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  2. 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.
  3. "West Chester's Al-Hajj Shabazz Signs With The Colts". www.wcupagoldenrams.com. May 4, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  4. Smith, Scott (July 29, 2015). "Bucs Add Three DBs to Camp Roster". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  5. "Steelers Sign Four To Futures Deals - Steelers Depot". Steelers Depot. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  6. Labriola, Bob (September 3, 2016). "Steelers cut to 53, trade for CB". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017.
  7. "Steelers add 10 to practice squad". Steelers.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 11, 2017.
  8. "Feiler, Shabazz promoted; Golson, Harris to IR". Steelers.com. October 8, 2016.
  9. "Al-Hajj Shabazz:Player Profile". ESPN.
  10. Fowler, Jeremy (October 15, 2016). "Team Notes". ESPN.
  11. "Steelers Promote WR Cobi Hamilton To Active Roster, Cut CB Al-Hajj Shabazz".
  12. "Steelers sign Mihalik to Active Roster". Steelers.com. October 18, 2016.
  13. "Steelers place Wallace on Reserve/Injured List". Steelers.com. November 5, 2016. Archived from the original on November 6, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  14. "Steelers Sign Bullock, Release Shabazz". Steelers.com. December 3, 2016. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
  15. "Texans sign Al-Hajj Shabazz, waive Charles James". NFL.com. December 5, 2016. Archived from the original on December 7, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  16. "Texans Activate LB Brennan Scarlett From I.R. & Waive CB Al-Hajj Shabazz". December 17, 2016.
  17. Barbatto, Matt (December 21, 2016). "Steelers sign CB Al-Hajj Shabazz to practice squad, release Brandon Dixon".
  18. "Maxey and Shabazz promoted to active roster". Steelers.com. December 24, 2016. Archived from the original on December 27, 2016.
  19. "Steelers release four players". Steelers.com. May 2, 2017. Archived from the original on May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  20. Downing, Garrett (June 5, 2017). "Ravens Sign Two Cornerbacks, Cut Kyle Arrington". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  21. Mink, Ryan (August 7, 2017). "Ravens Swap Cornerbacks, Add More Experience To Secondary". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  22. Bouda, Nate (August 11, 2017). "Ravens Cut CB Al-Hajj Shabazz From Injured Reserve".
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