Emmett Cleary Explained

Emmett Cleary
Number:63, 77
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:April 27, 1990
Birth Place:Tokyo, Japan
High School:Arlington Heights (IL) St. Viator
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:320
College:Boston College
Undraftedyear:2013
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-ACC (2012)
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:20
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:2
Pfr:CleaEm01

Emmett Joseph Cleary (born April 27, 1990) is a former American football offensive tackle of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College, and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and Detroit Lions. Cleary retired from football in 2018 to pursue medicine at USC Keck. He graduated in 2022 and is currently training in Orthopedic Surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Early life

Cleary was born in Tokyo, Japan, but moved to the United States where he first learned football. He graduated from St. Viator High School.Web site: Giants sign OT Emmett Cleary; 5 things you need to know . April 2, 2020.

As a senior, he was a two-way player at offensive tackle and defensive end. He received honorable-mention All-state, two-time All-East Suburban Catholic Conference, Daily Herald Northwest Suburban All-Area and ESCC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year honors. He was named an Illinois State Scholar and a National Merit finalist.

College career

Cleary accepted a football scholarship from Boston College. As a redshirt freshman, he was a backup at offensive tackle and appeared in 12 games.

As a sophomore, he began the season as a backup until starter Rich Lapham was injured, which contributed to establishing himself the starter at right tackle for the last five games.

As a junior, he started all 12 games at right tackle. As a senior, he switched sides with John Wetzel and was named the starter at left tackle.

Professional career - Football

Indianapolis Colts

Cleary was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts after the 2013 NFL draft on April 30.[1] After competing for a roster spot during training camp, he was waived/injured (undisclosed) on September 5.[2]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 16, 2013, Cleary was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their practice squad.[3] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2014.[4] He was released on June 17.[5]

Oakland Raiders

On June 18, 2014, he was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders.[6] He was released on August 24.[7]

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 16, 2014, he was added to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[8]

New York Giants

On January 13, 2015, Cleary signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Giants.[9] He was waived on September 5.[10] On September 6, he was signed to the Giants' practice squad.[11] On November 16, he was elevated to the active roster.[12] On September 6, 2016, he was waived/injured (finger).[13]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 28, 2016, Cleary was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to be the reserve swing tackle and replace an injured Chaz Green.[14] He played only on special teams until Week 16 against the Detroit Lions, where he replaced an injured Tyron Smith at left tackle in the third quarter. He started at left tackle in the season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles in place of an injured Smith.[15]

In 2017, he was passed on the depth chart by Byron Bell during training camp and was waived on September 2.[16]

Detroit Lions

On September 12, 2017, Cleary was signed by the Detroit Lions.[17]

Cleary announced his retirement from the NFL on April 10, 2018.[18] On May 13, 2018, he announced his plans to attend medical school in fall 2018 at USC.[19]

Professional career - Medicine

Mayo Clinic

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: 2013 NFL Draft: Colts Undrafted Free Agents. Grecco. Matt. April 27, 2013. Stampede Blue. April 11, 2018.
  2. Web site: NFL Weekly Transaction Tracker: September 6, 2013. Pearce. Matt. September 6, 2013. fanspeak.com. April 11, 2018. April 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180412001429/https://fanspeak.com/fsnfl/2013/09/06/nfl-weekly-transaction-tracker-15/. dead.
  3. Web site: WR Dawson Promoted to Active Roster. Smith. Scott. October 16, 2013. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. October 16, 2013. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131019091907/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/WR-Dawson-Promoted-to-Active-Roster/8e138c40-7f48-4ba2-a026-158c76b1b053. dead.
  4. News: Bucs Sign 12 to Reserve/Futures Contracts. Smith. Scott. January 6, 2014. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. April 11, 2018. April 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180412002806/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Sign-12-to-ReserveFutures-Contracts/ebc016eb-39dd-484b-bda8-14347c987a9a. dead.
  5. News: Bucs cut Emmet Cleary, Steven Jenkins. Philipse. Sander. June 17, 2014. Bucs Nation. April 11, 2018.
  6. News: Raiders Claim Emmett Cleary. June 18, 2014. Oakland Raiders. April 11, 2018. April 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180412001721/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Claim-Emmett-Cleary/b4d9cf07-fa66-402d-9141-1a80b054b0df. dead.
  7. News: Raiders Announce Transactions. August 24, 2014. Oakland Raiders. April 11, 2018.
  8. Web site: Bengals sign Kevin Brock; Place Alex Smith on IR; Emmett Cleary to Practice Squad. Marcum. Jason. September 16, 2014. Cincy Jungle. September 2, 2017.
  9. News: Giants sign OT Emmett Cleary; 5 things you need to know. Salomone. Dan. January 13, 2015. New York Giants. April 11, 2018. April 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180415034235/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-sign-OT-Emmett-Cleary-5-things-you-need-to-know/c4566a7e-8b05-47d7-a896-cdbaabd6bf58. dead.
  10. Web site: New York Giants announce 53-man roster . Eisen . Michael . September 5, 2015 . Giants.com . September 7, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150925072219/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-announce-53-man-roster/d90c09c7-4a11-4260-b545-8dd3a1fa0671 . September 25, 2015 . dead .
  11. Web site: Giants sign six players to practice squad . Eisen . Michael . September 6, 2015 . Giants.com . September 7, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150907225435/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-sign-six-players-to-practice-squad/4d36ad5f-fb37-40f8-8f50-3608b41637d9 . September 7, 2015 . dead .
  12. Web site: Prince aims for Washington return . https://web.archive.org/web/20151118064036/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Prince-aims-for-Washington-return/bc29b023-9ffc-4b08-9002-a64315983496 . dead . November 18, 2015 . Eisen . Michael . November 16, 2015 . Giants.com . December 10, 2015 .
  13. Web site: New York Giants announce 20 roster moves. Eisen. Michael. September 3, 2016. Giants.com. September 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825063500/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-announce-20-roster-moves/d7b93d76-3186-40dc-b759-c622015e0159. August 25, 2017. dead.
  14. Web site: Cowboys Place Rookie DE on Injured Reserve; Make Room To Sign OT Cleary. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903204939/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/28/cowboys-place-rookie-de-injured-reserve-make-room-sign-ot-cleary. dead. September 3, 2017. Eatman, Nick. DallasCowboys.com. September 28, 2016.
  15. News: Emmett Cleary excited for chance to start in Tyron Smith's place. Davidson. Drew. December 28, 2015. Star-Telegram. April 11, 2018.
  16. Web site: Cowboys Make 38 Moves, One Trade To Reach 53; Kellen Moore Released. Phillips, Rob. DallasCowboys.com. September 2, 2017.
  17. Web site: Lions sign P Jeff Locke and T Emmett Cleary. https://web.archive.org/web/20180624055449/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-P-Jeff-Locke-and-T-Emmett-Cleary/448d6eb8-6a13-445c-93a7-93371411f03a. dead. June 24, 2018. DetroitLions.com. September 12, 2017.
  18. Web site: Lions put Emmett Cleary on reserve/retired list. Alper, Josh. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. April 10, 2018.
  19. Web site: Emmett Cleary retired from the NFL to become a doctor. Smith, Michael David. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. May 13, 2018.

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