Al Louis-Jean Explained
Albert Louis-Jean Jr. (born October 13, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Boston College. He has been a member of the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Ottawa Redblacks, Massachusetts Pirates and Northern Arizona Wranglers.
Early life
Louis-Jean played high school football at Brockton High School in Brockton, Massachusetts. He was selected to the 2010 Massachusetts High School Coaches Association Super 26 All-State Team, earned Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic honors, was a two-time Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic choice and was team MVP as a senior defensive back. He recorded 60 tackles and five interceptions as a senior. He also had 30 receptions for 650 yards and five touchdowns in 2010, completing his career with 12 interceptions. He also played basketball and track.[1]
College career
Louis-Jean originally committed to play for the Miami Hurricanes, but eventually de-committed and instead decided to commit to play for Boston College. Louis-Jean played for the Eagles from 2011 to 2013. He sat out the 2012 season. After his junior season, and with two years of NCAA eligibility remaining, Louis-Jean decided to forgo his college career and declared for the 2014 NFL Draft.[1] [2]
Professional career
Chicago Bears
Louis-Jean signed with the Chicago Bears on June 2, 2014, after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.[3] He was released by the Bears on August 30, 2014.[4] On September 1, 2014, Louis-Jean signed to the team's practice squad.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 7, 2014.[6] On February 4, 2015, he signed a two-year contract extensions with the Bears.[7] Louis-Jean was released by the Bears on August 30, 2015.[8]
Washington Redskins
Louis-Jean was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on January 5, 2016.[9] He signed a futures contract on January 11, 2016.[10] He was released by the team on May 2, 2016.[11]
Miami Dolphins
Louis-Jean signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 8, 2016.[12] On August 27, 2016, he was waived by the Dolphins.[13]
Ottawa Redblacks
On March 1, 2017, Louis-Jean signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[14] He was released by the Redblacks on May 28, 2017.[15]
Massachusetts Pirates
Louis-Jean signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League (NAL) for the 2019 season. Louis-Jean appeared in 8 games while recording 9 tackles and 1 pass defensed.
In November 2019, Louis-Jean re-signed with the Pirates for the 2020 season.
Northern Arizona Wranglers
On March 13, 2023, Louis-Jean signed with the Northern Arizona Wranglers of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[16] On August 27, 2023, Louis-Jean was released by the Wranglers.
Omaha Beef
On December 1, 2023, Louis-Jean signed with the Omaha Beef of the NAL.[17]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Al Louis-Jean, Jr. . bceagles.com . October 27, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141109070417/http://www.bceagles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/al_louis_jean_jr_763393.html . November 9, 2014 .
- Web site: Al Louis-Jean Signs With Chicago Bears . bcinterruption.com . May 12, 2014 . October 27, 2014 . Rubin, Dan.
- Web site: Bears sign rookie Louis-Jean. www.chicagobears.com. May 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160604121312/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-sign-rookie-Louis-Jean/4139e043-2ced-462c-aeaa-7a678f5b4e5c. June 4, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Bears cut 17 to reach 53-man limit. www.chicagobears.com. May 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20140902065824/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-cut-17-to-reach-53-man-limit/0fcb0818-9155-49da-8ba5-93461a903109. September 2, 2014. dead. mdy-all.
- Web site: Bears sign 10 to practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20161114222459/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-sign-10-to-practice-squad/7e7c35bc-a2c3-4107-99a9-711bde029d36. dead. November 14, 2016. www.chicagobears.com. May 14, 2016.
- Web site: Albert Louis-Jean . kffl.com . October 27, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141204184209/http://www.kffl.com/player/29395/nfl/news . December 4, 2014 .
- Web site: Al Louis-Jean gets vote of confidence from Bears . chicagotribune.com . February 4, 2015 . March 27, 2015 . Wiederer, Dan . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150328010235/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-al-louis-jean-extension-20150204-story.html . March 28, 2015 .
- Web site: Bears cut Jennings, Mundy to IR. https://web.archive.org/web/20180422202046/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-cut-Jennings-Mundy-to-IR/375b87ab-4d39-4aee-9d83-71dd9115e2d2. dead. April 22, 2018. ChicagoBears.com. May 14, 2016.
- Web site: AL LOUIS-JEAN . foxsports.com . January 6, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160106200953/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/al-louis-jean-player-transactions . January 6, 2016 .
- Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Sign Seven To Reserve/Future Contracts. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007170036/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Seven-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/d7070ad9-8905-4be0-8ef6-d28816213141. dead. October 7, 2017. January 11, 2016. January 16, 2016.
- Web site: Redskins.com. 05/02: Redskins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20171230225641/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/0502-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/4525670f-c165-4338-9a27-c8541e718f52. dead. December 30, 2017. May 2, 2016. May 2, 2016.
- Web site: Dolphins' Al Louis-Jean: Signs with Dolphins . cbssports.com . August 8, 2016 . August 8, 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160809020507/http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/dolphins-al-louis-jean-signs-with-dolphins/ . August 9, 2016 .
- Web site: Dolphins make roster moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20180620180933/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Release-11-Players/592d4091-2022-446e-8fcb-58d250b79ca8. dead. June 20, 2018. MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2016.
- Web site: Transactions March 1, 2017. March 1, 2017. Ottawa REDBLACKS. March 1, 2017.
- Web site: TRANSACTIONS MAY 28 & 29, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170825191401/https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/2017/05/29/transactions-may-28-29-2017/ . dead . August 25, 2017 . ottawaredblacks.com . May 29, 2017 . August 25, 2017.
- Web site: Transactions . Indoor Football League . March 13, 2023 . December 1, 2023.
- Web site: Signing with your 2024 Omaha Beef, Defensive Back and former Chicago Bear Al Louis-Jean! . Omaha Beef . December 1, 2023 . December 1, 2023.