Ronnie Cameron Explained

Ronnie Cameron
Number:93
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:1989 8, mf=y
Birth Place:Westbury, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:305
High School:Holy Trinity Diocesan
(Hicksville, New York)
College:Old Dominion
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • 2011 CAA Defensive Player of the Year
  • 2011 FCS All-American

Ronnie Cameron (born August 15, 1989) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football for Hofstra University and Old Dominion University.

College career

Cameron played college football at Hofstra until they dropped football following the 2009 season. Ronnie then transferred to Old Dominion for his junior and senior seasons. After his senior season, he was named The Roanoke Times Defensive Player of the Year, won the College Football Performance Awards's Elite Defensive Tackle Award and selected as a 1st team FCS All-American by The Sports Network and the American Football Coaches Association.[1] [2] [3]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

On April 29, 2012, Cameron signed with Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[4] He was waived by the team on August 11, 2012.[5]

Cleveland Browns

On August 13, 2012, Cameron was claimed by the Cleveland Browns off waivers.[6] On August 31, he was released from the Browns, only to be signed to their practice squad the next day.[7] On November 2, he was promoted to the active roster, but was later waived on December 10.[5] [8]

Philadelphia Eagles

On December 12, 2012, Cameron signed with the Philadelphia Eagles to join their practice squad.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ronnie Cameron Named The Roanoke Times Defensive Player of the Year . odusports.com . December 29, 2011 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120325234755/http://www.odusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122811aac.html . March 25, 2012 .
  2. Web site: Ronnie Cameron Honored With Elite Defensive Tackle Award . odusports.com . December 21, 2011 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121123195052/http://www.odusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122111aab.html . November 23, 2012 .
  3. Web site: FOOTBALL MONARCH ALL-AMERICANS . odusports.com . February 28, 2013 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130326092403/http://www.odusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/all-americans.html . March 26, 2013 .
  4. Web site: Bears Sign 11 Undrafted Free Agents . chicago.cbslocal.com . April 29, 2012.
  5. Web site: Ronnie Cameron . kffl.com . December 4, 2014 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141204203148/http://www.kffl.com/player/26284/nfl/news/ronnie-cameron . December 4, 2014 .
  6. Web site: Ronnie Cameron claimed by Cleveland Browns from Bears. . https://web.archive.org/web/20120817234151/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000050010/article/ronnie-cameron-claimed-by-cleveland-browns-from-bears . dead . August 17, 2012 . August 13, 2012.
  7. Web site: Browns Make Roster Moves, Add Practice Squad Members . CBS Cleveland . February 28, 2013.
  8. Web site: Browns roster moves: Brad Smelley signed off practice squad, Ronnie Cameron waived . SB Nation . November 2, 2012.