Calvin Munson

Calvin Munson (born December 27, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football at San Diego State University, and was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Calvin Munson
Munson with the New York Giants
No. 48 – Miami Dolphins
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-12-27) December 27, 1994
St. Charles, Missouri
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Francis Howell
(St. Charles, Missouri)
College:San Diego State
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2020
Total tackles:76
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com

High school career

Munson attended Francis Howell High School in St. Charles. There he won First Team All-State,[2] First-Team All-District linebacker, and Missouri Defensive Player of the Year. He also played baseball during his time with the Vikings being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft with pick 935[3][4]

College career

Munson did not sign with the Cardinals, instead attending San Diego State University in order to pursue football. There he was twice selected for the First-Team All-Mountain West Conference[5] and was two time San Diego State Aztecs football Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year[6]

College statistics
Defense
YearTeamGPTacklesFor LossSacksIntFF
2013SDSU350.00.000
2014SDSU13829.53.042
2015SDSU149815.010.521
2016SDSU1411611.04.510
College Totals4430135.518.073

Professional career

New York Giants

Munson signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL Draft.[7] He made the Giants 53-man roster, and made his first career start at middle linebacker in Week 2 in place of an injured B. J. Goodson.

On September 1, 2018, Munson was waived by the Giants and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9] He was released on September 13, 2018.[10]

New England Patriots

On October 8, 2018, Munson was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.[11] Munson won Super Bowl LIII when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 5, 2019.[12]

On August 31, 2019, Munson was released during final roster cuts.[13] He was signed to the practice squad the next day.[14]

Miami Dolphins

On December 18, 2019, Munson was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Patriots practice squad.[15]

Munson was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Dolphins at the start of training camp on July 28, 2020.[16] He was activated on August 9, 2020.[17]

References
  1. , nfl.com; retrieved July 19, 2017.
  2. "All-State 2012". Storage1-ihigh.blueframetech.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2015. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  3. "MLB Draft: All 40 rounds". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  4. Thomas, Jim (April 26, 2017). "Howell product Munson hopes to get drafted — again". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
  5. "Calvin Munson". goaztecs.com. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  6. "Calvin Munson". goaztecs.com. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  7. Salomone, Dan (May 11, 2017). "Complete guide to Giants' 2017 undrafted free agents". Giants.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
  8. Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2018). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  9. Eisen, Michael (September 2, 2018). "Giants waive QB Davis Webb, announce practice squad among roster moves". Giants.com.
  10. "Giants cut LB Calvin Munson from practice squad, add OL Brian Mihalik". Giants Wire. USA Today. September 13, 2018.
  11. "Patriots Re-Sign RB Kenjon Barner; Make Practice Squad Moves". Patriots.com. October 8, 2018.
  12. Kyed, Doug (February 5, 2019). "Patriots Sign Eight Of 10 Practice Squad Players To Future Contracts". NESN.com.
  13. Yang, Nicole. "Patriots rumor roundup: Here's who won't make New England's 53-man roster". Boston.com. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  14. Kyed, Doug. "Patriots Practice Squad Tracker: Stephen Anderson, Terez Hall Retained". NESN.com. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  15. "Dolphins Sign Calvin Munson, Raekwon McMillan Placed On IR". MiamiDolphins.com. December 17, 2019.
  16. "Xavien Howard Placed On Active/PUP List". MiamiDolphins.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  17. "Dolphins Activate Calvin Munson". MiamiDolphins.com. August 9, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.

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