Al-Hajj Shabazz Explained
Al-Hajj Shabazz (born August 2, 1992) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at West Chester University.
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.[2] 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.[3]
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Shabazz signed with the Indianapolis Colts in May 2015.[4]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Shabazz signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on July 29, 2015.[5]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On February 4, 2016, Shabazz signed a futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[6] 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.[7] [8] On October 8, 2016, he was promoted to the Steelers' active roster.[9] On October 9, 2016, he made his professional regular season debut against the New York Jets and recorded his first career tackle.[10] He was released on October 15, 2016[11] and was re-signed to the practice squad.[12] [13] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 5, 2016.[14] He was released again on December 3, 2016.[15]
Houston Texans
On December 5, 2016, Shabazz was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.[16] He was waived on December 17, 2016.[17]
Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)
On December 20, 2016, Shabazz was re-signed to Pittsburgh's practice squad.[18] He was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2016.[19] He was released by the Steelers on May 2, 2017.[20]
Baltimore Ravens
On June 5, 2017, Shabazz signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[21] He was waived/injured on August 7, 2017, and was placed on injured reserve.[22] He was released on August 11, 2017.[23]
External links
Notes and References
- https://wcupagoldenrams.com/sports/football/roster/al-hajj-shabazz/5405 Al-Hajj Shabazz
- News: Leon. Matt. West Chester U's Shabazz Chasing NFL Dream. September 2, 2015. CBS. April 9, 2015.
- News: Geoghegan. Neil. West Chester University's Al-Hajj Shabazz shines at NFLPA Collegiate Bowl last weekend. September 2, 2015. Daily Local News. January 21, 2015.
- Web site: www.wcupagoldenrams.com. West Chester's Al-Hajj Shabazz Signs With The Colts. May 4, 2015. March 25, 2016.
- Web site: Buccaneers.com. Smith. Scott. Bucs Add Three DBs to Camp Roster. July 29, 2015. July 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20170905234241/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Add-Three-DBs-to-Camp-Roster/5aef2fa0-ad14-4758-9696-6c71c505f59d. September 5, 2017. dead.
- Web site: Steelers Sign Four To Futures Deals - Steelers Depot. Steelers Depot. February 4, 2016 . February 5, 2016. en-US.
- Web site: Steelers cut to 53, trade for CB. Labriola. Bob. Steelers.com. September 3, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170812060928/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-cut-to-53-trade-for-CB/0d848e43-a776-4b3c-98da-6393b73ee428. August 12, 2017.
- Web site: Steelers add 10 to practice squad. Steelers.com. September 4, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171011232620/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-add-10-to-practice-squad/eefc345b-76d3-4933-8247-dd537776bd7f. October 11, 2017.
- Web site: Feiler, Shabazz promoted; Golson, Harris to IR. Steelers.com. October 8, 2016.
- Web site: Al-Hajj Shabazz:Player Profile. ESPN.
- Web site: Team Notes . ESPN . October 15, 2016 . Fowler, Jeremy.
- Web site: Steelers Promote WR Cobi Hamilton To Active Roster, Cut CB Al-Hajj Shabazz. October 15, 2016 .
- Web site: Steelers sign Mihalik to Active Roster. Steelers.com. October 18, 2016.
- Web site: Steelers place Wallace on Reserve/Injured List. Steelers.com. November 5, 2016. November 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161106062037/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-place-Wallace-on-ReserveInjured-List/b654ef31-c97d-41d8-8c7d-f34721e72f45. November 6, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
- Web site: Steelers Sign Bullock, Release Shabazz. Steelers.com. December 3, 2016. December 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161204124109/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-Sign-Bullock-Release-Shabazz/3991e635-2d80-4056-ae54-90364b34822a. December 4, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Texans sign Al-Hajj Shabazz, waive Charles James. NFL.com. December 5, 2016. December 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161207164021/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-sign-Al-Hajj-Shabazz-waive-Charles-James-/aaf5e3f0-fe7a-475b-8465-242fa4341b6b. December 7, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Texans Activate LB Brennan Scarlett From I.R. & Waive CB Al-Hajj Shabazz. December 17, 2016.
- Web site: Matt. Barbatto. Steelers sign CB Al-Hajj Shabazz to practice squad, release Brandon Dixon. December 21, 2016.
- Web site: Maxey and Shabazz promoted to active roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20161227205153/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Maxey-and-Shabazz-promoted-to-active-roster/3b4fbe84-ede0-4801-8f07-6d21154199b6. dead. December 27, 2016. Steelers.com. December 24, 2016.
- Web site: Steelers release four players. Steelers.com. May 2, 2017. May 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170508001813/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-release-four-players/91f2fe6d-ad04-43cd-a499-4da963d40512. May 8, 2017. dead.
- Web site: Ravens Sign Two Cornerbacks, Cut Kyle Arrington. Downing, Garrett. BaltimoreRavens.com. June 5, 2017.
- Web site: Ravens Swap Cornerbacks, Add More Experience To Secondary. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. August 7, 2017.
- Web site: Ravens Cut CB Al-Hajj Shabazz From Injured Reserve. Bouda, Nate. August 11, 2017.