Eltoro Freeman Explained

Eltoro Freeman
Number:21
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:May 7, 1989
Birth Place:Alexander City, Alabama, U.S.
High School:Alexander City (AL) Russell
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:225
College:Auburn
Undraftedyear:2012
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Eltoro Freeman (born May 7, 1989) is a former American football linebacker.

Early life

Freeman attended Benjamin Russell High School, where he was an All-State performer and recorded 140 tackles and 10 sacks at linebacker his senior year, while taking 15 carries for 223 yards and three scores at running back. As a junior, he registered 100 tackles, including 52 for losses. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Freeman ranked No. 22 nationally at outside linebacker[1] and the No. 8 overall recruit in Alabama.[2]

He originally committed to Auburn in 2007 but did not qualify academically.

College career

Mississippi Gulf Coast

For one-and-a-half years, Freeman attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, Mississippi, where he teamed up with All-American nose tackle Terrence Cody. As a true freshman in 2007, he compiled 65 tackles, 17 tackles-for-loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles.[3] Mississippi Gulf Coast finished the season 12–0 and was named 2007 NJCAA Co-National Champions, their first national title in 23 years.[4]

Freeman earned Juco All-American and MACJC South first team honors in 2007.[5] He redshirted the 2008 season to keep three years of eligibility.

Auburn

Freeman enrolled early at Auburn to participate in spring practice.[6] After spring drill, he became an instant starter at outside linebacker.[7] He played on the 2010 BCS National Champions Auburn Tigers.

Freeman graduated from Auburn in 2011.[8]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Freeman went undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens in May 2012, but released only five days later.[9]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

After not being signed by any football club for multiple years, Freeman had a chance to tryout with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in late January 2015. About one month later Freeman and the Riders agreed to a contract. Freeman was released by the Roughriders on June 15, 2015, after appearing in the first pre-season game.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rivals.com outside linebackers 2007 . May 28, 2009 . August 7, 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060807064228/http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1492 . dead .
  2. https://archive.today/20120716011214/http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1586 Rivals.com Alabama Top 30 2007
  3. News: Andrew . Gribble . Linebacker Freeman will be ready for spring practice . https://archive.today/20081220080023/http://www.oanow.com/oan/sports/college/article/linebacker_freeman_will_be_ready_for_spring_practice/51764/ . dead . December 20, 2008 . Opelika-Auburn News . December 18, 2008 .
  4. Web site: MGCCC Bulldogs 2007 NJCAA National Champions Gulf Coast 'finishes', shares crown with Butler . MGCCC.edu . December 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091114153552/http://www.mgccc.edu/InTouch/December2007/IT1207_champs.htm . November 14, 2009 .
  5. News: Robert . Jackson . MGCCC, PRCCC top league, NJCAA regional all-star picks . Times of Stone County . November 8, 2007 .
  6. News: Dale . Liesch . Signed, Sealed and Ready To Rock: Benjamin Russell's Eltoro Freeman signs commitment and heads off to Auburn . Alexander City Outlook . December 20, 2008 .
  7. News: Robbie . Andreu . SEC hopes spring eternal . . May 12, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090516165627/http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20090512/ARTICLES/905119909/1136?Title=SEC-hopes-spring-eternal . May 16, 2009 . dead .
  8. https://archive.today/20130116121038/http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/2011/12/13/eltoro-freeman-a-mother%E2%80%99s-dream-comes-true/ Eltoro Freeman: A mother’s dream comes true
  9. Web site: 2021 Baltimore Ravens Transactions.
  10. Web site: Alex City native Eltoro Freeman signs with CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders. Alex City Outlook. Hudson. Robert. February 20, 2015 .