Cameron Colvin facts for kids
Colvin in 2015
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | March 5, 1986 Pittsburg, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | De La Salle (Concord, California) |
| College: | Oregon (2004–2007) |
| Undrafted: | 2008 |
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Cameron John Colvin (born March 5, 1986) is a former professional football player from the United States. He played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for the Las Vegas Locomotives in the United Football League. After his football career, Cameron Colvin started a business in commercial real estate. He founded a company called CamCo Commercial Inc.
Early Life and High School Football
Cameron Colvin faced challenges early in his life. His parents passed away before he turned 16 years old.
He played high school football for the De La Salle High School Spartans. This school is located in Concord, California. Cameron's senior class was part of an amazing football team. They had a winning streak of 151 games. This is the longest winning streak ever recorded in American football history. A movie called When the Game Stands Tall was made in 2014. It tells the story of this incredible team and their record.
College Football Career
When Cameron Colvin was a senior in high school, he made a big announcement. He shared his decision to attend the University of Oregon live on ESPN. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks. Cameron graduated from the University of Oregon in 2007.
Professional Football Journey
Cameron Colvin joined the San Francisco 49ers on April 27, 2008. He was a wide receiver for the team. His offensive coordinator, Mike Martz, spoke highly of him. Martz said that Cameron was a strong player who used his speed well. He also noted that Cameron rarely made mistakes on the field.
