Claude Pelon Explained

Claude Pelon
Number:	66, 91, 97
Position:	Defensive end
Birth Date:	November 27, 1992
Birth Place:	Miami, Florida
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	5
Weight Lbs:	300
High School:	Orlando (FL) Agape Christian
College:	USC
Undraftedyear:	2016
Pastteams:	New York Jets (–) Tennessee Titans *
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	2
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statvalue2:	0.0
Statlabel3:	Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:	0
Statlabel4:	Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:	0

Claudeson Pelon (born November 27, 1992) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at USC and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Early years

Pelon attended Agape Christian Academy in Orlando, Florida where he was named to the All-Conference team his senior season in 2010. Pelon had 68 tackles with nine sacks during his senior season.

Professional career

New York Jets

On April 30, 2016, Pelon signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2016 NFL draft.^[1] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day.^[2] ^[3] He was released from the practice squad on September 19, 2016. He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 7, 2016.^[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 2, 2017.^[5]

On September 14, 2017, Pelon was waived by the Jets and was re-signed to the practice squad.^[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 1, 2018.^[7]

On June 5, 2018, Pelon was waived/injured by the Jets and placed on injured reserve.^[8] He was released on June 12, 2018.

Tennessee Titans

On July 26, 2018, Pelon signed with the Tennessee Titans, but was waived/injured five days later after suffering a torn ACL.^[9] ^[10]

External links

USC Trojans bio

Notes and References

Web site: Claude Pelon reportedly signs with Jets as undrafted free agent. reignoftroy.com . April 30, 2016 . April 30, 2016.
Web site: Jets Release 18 Players Ahead of Deadline. https://web.archive.org/web/20170907213543/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/Jets-Release-18-Players-Ahead-of-Deadline/2b32bd16-527f-46b2-a342-6d342cfc9b60. dead. September 7, 2017. Lange. Randy. NewYorkJets.com. September 3, 2016.
Web site: Jets Sign 6 to Their Practice Squad . Lange . Randy . NewYorkJets.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160907015431/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/Jets-Sign-6-to-Their-Practice-Squad/633607c1-1907-4cc6-88d5-ec784f7f038e . September 7, 2016 .
Web site: Jets Sign RBs Khiry Robinson, Brandon Wilds. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. December 7, 2016. December 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170109192715/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/Jets-Sign-RBs-Khiry-Robinson-Brandon-Wilds/3f567120-92da-4861-8822-50ed6bbc470f. January 9, 2017. dead.
Web site: Jets Sign 5 Players to Reserve/Future Deals. https://web.archive.org/web/20170904112120/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Sign-5-Players-to-ReserveFuture-Deals/7ba6d33b-5182-4c9a-b9be-ff89c44ba6a1. dead. September 4, 2017. NewYorkJets.com. January 2, 2017.
Web site: Jets Waive DL Claude Pelon. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. September 14, 2017.
Web site: Jets Sign 9 to Reserve/Future Contracts. https://web.archive.org/web/20180204192142/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Sign-9-to-ReserveFuture-Contracts/968cb742-3500-4387-832f-7b8a41441d57. dead. February 4, 2018. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. January 1, 2018.
Web site: Jets Sign Free Agent DL Chris Jones. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. June 5, 2018.
Web site: Titans agree to terms with DL Claude Pelon. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. July 26, 2018.
Web site: Titans Add Two Defensive Linemen, Place CB Tye Smith on IR During Roster Moves. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. July 31, 2018.