Azeem Victor Explained

Azeem Victor
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:19 September 1995
Birth Place:Compton, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:231
High School:Pomona (Pomona, California)
College:Washington
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:6
Draftpick:216
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Statleague:NFL
Pfr:VictAz00

Azeem Victor (born September 19, 1995) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Washington.

College career

He played college football for Washington. Victor was a first-team all-Pac-12 Conference selection in 2016 after posting 67 tackles but missed the last month with a broken tibia. Going into the 2017 season, Victor was an Associated Press preseason first-team All-American. His season ended in November after he was suspended by coach Chris Petersen for a DUI charge.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Victor was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round (216th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[1] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[2]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 3, 2018, Victor was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[3] He was released on September 11, 2018.[4]

Seattle Seahawks

On September 26, 2018, Victor was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad.[5] He was released on October 23, 2018.[6]

Orlando Apollos

In 2019, Victor joined the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football.[7] He was waived on March 12, 2019.

2019–2022

Victor was suspended for the first 10 weeks of the 2019 NFL season on April 24, 2019.[8] He was reinstated from suspension on November 12, 2019.

Victor signed with the Alphas of The Spring League in May 2021.[9]

Victor was selected by the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football league (USFL) in the 29th round of the 2022 USFL draft.[10] He was released on May 20, 2022.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cockerham . Carl . April 28, 2018 . 2018 NFL Draft results: With pick 216 in 6th round Raiders select Washington LB Azeem Victor . July 3, 2018 . SilverAndBlackPride.com.
  2. Web site: Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions – 9.1.18. Raiders.com. September 1, 2018.
  3. Web site: Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 2, 2018.
  4. Web site: Bucs Add CB Marcus Williams, Release G Adam Gettis. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 11, 2018.
  5. Web site: Seahawks sign linebacker Azeem Victor to practice squad. Seahawks Wire. USA Today. September 26, 2018.
  6. Web site: Seahawks add Justin Currie, J.J. Dielman to practice squad. Seahawks Wire. USA Today. October 23, 2018.
  7. Web site: Orlando Apollos Set Final Roster. Our Sports Central. January 30, 2019. February 6, 2019.
  8. News: Levine, Ben . LB Azeem Victor Suspended 10 Games . ProFootballRumors.com . April 24, 2019 . November 4, 2019.
  9. TheSpringLeague . First look at the #TSLAlphas roster at #TSL2021! . 1389019179743858688 . May 2, 2021 . June 22, 2021.
  10. Web site: USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league. Sporting News. February 23, 2022. Camenker, Jacob.
  11. USFLGamblers . Roster Updates . 1527546510220464129 . May 20, 2022 . May 23, 2022.