Saleem Rasheed facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | June 15, 1981 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 233 lb (106 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Irondale (AL) Shades Valley | ||||||||
| College: | Alabama | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 3 / Pick: 69 | ||||||||
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Saleem Abdul Rasheed (born June 15, 1981) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker during his career. Rasheed competed in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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High School Football Career
Saleem Rasheed played high school football at Shades Valley High School. This school is located in Birmingham, Alabama. During his senior year, he was named the state's Gatorade Player of the Year. This award recognizes top athletes.
College Football Journey
Rasheed continued his football journey at the University of Alabama. He played for the Alabama Crimson Tide team from 1999 to 2001. In 2001, he was selected for the 2001 All-SEC football team. This team features the best players in the Southeastern Conference.
Professional Football Career
Saleem Rasheed became a professional football player in 2002.
NFL Draft and Early Years
The San Francisco 49ers selected Rasheed in the third round of the 2002 NFL draft. As a new player in 2002, he faced a challenge. He missed some playing time due to a leg injury. He also played for the Houston Texans for a short period.
Success in the CFL
In 2008, the Calgary Stampeders signed Saleem Rasheed. This team is part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played an important role in helping the Stampeders win the Grey Cup in 2008. The Grey Cup is the championship trophy of the CFL. He was released by the team in 2009.
Life After Football
After his professional football career, Saleem Rasheed worked as a teacher and coach. He taught at Erwin High School from 2009 to 2011.
