Al Louis-Jean facts for kids
| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Born: | October 13, 1993 Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Brockton (MA) | ||
| College: | Boston College | ||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||
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Albert Louis-Jean Jr. (born October 13, 1993) is an American professional football player. He plays as a cornerback, which is a defensive position in football. Al Louis-Jean has played for several teams, including the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, and Miami Dolphins. He also played college football at Boston College.
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Early Life and High School Football
Al Louis-Jean grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts. He played high school football at Brockton High School. He was a very talented player.
In 2010, he was chosen for the Massachusetts High School Coaches Association Super 26 All-State Team. He also earned special honors from the Boston Globe and Boston Herald newspapers. He was named the team's Most Valuable Player (MVP) as a senior defensive back.
During his senior year, he made 60 tackles and caught five interceptions. He also played offense, catching 30 passes for 650 yards and scoring five touchdowns. By the end of his high school career, he had 12 interceptions. Besides football, Al Louis-Jean also played basketball and ran track.
College Football Career
After high school, Al Louis-Jean first planned to play for the Miami Hurricanes. However, he later changed his mind. He decided to play college football for Boston College instead.
He played for the Boston College Eagles from 2011 to 2013. He took a break and did not play during the 2012 season. After his junior year, Al Louis-Jean made a big decision. He chose to leave college early, even though he had two years of eligibility left. He decided to enter the 2014 NFL Draft to become a professional player.
Professional Football Journey
Al Louis-Jean started his professional career in 2014. He has played for several teams in different leagues.
Chicago Bears
After the 2014 NFL Draft, Al Louis-Jean was not picked by any team. This means he was an "undrafted" player. However, the Chicago Bears signed him on June 2, 2014.
He was released by the Bears in August 2014. But he was quickly signed to their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. On October 7, 2014, he was moved to the active roster, meaning he could play in games. He signed a new contract with the Bears in February 2015. However, he was released again in August 2015.
Washington Redskins
On January 5, 2016, Al Louis-Jean joined the Washington Redskins' practice squad. He signed a "futures contract" a few days later. This type of contract means a player is signed for the next season. He was released by the team in May 2016.
Miami Dolphins
Al Louis-Jean signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 8, 2016. He was with the team for a short time. He was waived, or released, by the Dolphins on August 27, 2016.
Ottawa Redblacks
In 2017, Al Louis-Jean moved to Canada to play. On March 1, 2017, he signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. This team is part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was released by the Redblacks in May 2017.
Massachusetts Pirates
Al Louis-Jean returned to play in the United States in 2019. He signed with the Massachusetts Pirates. This team plays in the National Arena League (NAL), which is a type of indoor football. He played in 8 games for the Pirates. He made 9 tackles and defended 1 pass. He signed with the Pirates again for the 2020 season.
Northern Arizona Wranglers
On March 13, 2023, Al Louis-Jean signed with the Northern Arizona Wranglers. This team plays in the Indoor Football League (IFL). He was released by the Wranglers in August 2023.
Omaha Beef
On December 1, 2023, Al Louis-Jean signed with the Omaha Beef. This team also plays in the NAL.
