Qumain Black facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | May 28, 1992 Ada, Oklahoma |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| High school: | Ada (OK) |
| College: | East Central |
| Undrafted: | 2015 |
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Qumain Black (born May 28, 1992) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a player who tries to stop the other team from catching the ball. He played college football at East Central University. Qumain Black was also part of several professional teams. These included the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles KISS, BC Lions, and Baltimore Brigade.
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Early Life and High School Football
Qumain Black grew up in Ada, Oklahoma. He played high school football for Ada High School. While playing there, he was recognized with an all-state award. This means he was one of the best players in the entire state.
College Football Career
Black continued his football journey at East Central University. He played for their team, the East Central Tigers, from 2011 to 2013. During his time in college, he earned several honors. In 2012, he received an All-GAC Honorable Mention. The GAC stands for Great American Conference. In 2013, he was named to the Don Hansen All-Super Region Three Third-team. He was also an All-GAC First-team selection that year.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Qumain Black played for several professional football teams.
Playing for the Chicago Bears
In 2015, Qumain Black joined the Chicago Bears. He signed with them on May 3, 2015. This happened after the 2015 NFL draft, where he was not chosen by any team. Players who are not drafted but still sign with a team are called "undrafted." He was released by the Bears on September 5, 2015.
Time with the Los Angeles KISS
Later in 2015, Black was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS. This team was part of the Arena Football League (AFL). The AFL is a type of indoor football played on a smaller field. He was placed on a special list in February 2016. The KISS team brought him back in May 2016. He was reassigned in July 2016, but then rejoined the KISS team on July 11, 2016.
Joining the BC Lions
In February 2016, Qumain Black also signed with the BC Lions. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is Canada's professional football league. He was released by the BC Lions in May 2016.
With the Baltimore Brigade
In January 2017, Black was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade. This was another team in the Arena Football League.
