Malik Clements Explained

Malik Clements
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Birth Date:4 October 1996
Birth Place:Danville, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:224
Playing Team3:Toronto Argonauts
Career Footnotes:*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
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Malik Clements (born October 4, 1996) is an American former professional former linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

Clements played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats from 2015 to 2018.[1] He played in 34 games where he had 187 total tackles, nine for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one interception.[1] [2]

Professional career

Edmonton Elks

Clements signed with the Edmonton Elks on January 24, 2020, but did not play that year due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.[3] He made the team following training camp in 2021 and played in his first career professional game on August 7, 2021, against the Ottawa Redblacks.[2] He played in seven regular season games where he had 11 defensive tackles and two special teams tackles.[2] Following a head coaching change by the team, Clements was released in the following offseason on February 17, 2022.[4]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On March 4, 2022, it was announced that Clements had signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[5] He began the year as a backup, but became the team's starting weak-side linebacker following an injury to Kyrie Wilson.[6] He played in 12 regular season games in 2022 where he had 31 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, and one sack.[2]

Clements became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.[7]

Toronto Argonauts

On February 14, 2024, it was announced that Clements had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[8] He retired on May 12, 2024.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Malik Clements . . November 17, 2022.
  2. Web site: Malik Clements . . November 17, 2022.
  3. Web site: Transactions 2020 . . November 17, 2022.
  4. Web site: Elks release Clements, Jones . . February 17, 2022.
  5. Web site: Bombers sign LB Malik Clements, add FB Antonio Valvano . . March 4, 2022.
  6. Web site: Aspiring dentist Malik Clements rattling teeth while playing linebacker for Bombers . . July 27, 2022.
  7. Web site: Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker . . February 15, 2024.
  8. Web site: Argonauts ink American LB Malik Clements . . February 14, 2024.
  9. Web site: Malik Clements . Footballdb.com . 14 August 2024.