Taveze Calhoun facts for kids
Calhoun with Mississippi State in 2015
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | December 26, 1992 Morton, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) |
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| High school: | Morton (MS) |
| College: | Mississippi State |
| Undrafted: | 2016 |
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Taveze Calhoun, born on December 26, 1992, is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position. Calhoun played college football for the Mississippi State team.
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College Football Career
Taveze Calhoun started his college football journey at Mississippi State. In 2011, he had shoulder surgery and took a "red-shirt" year. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games.
Over his college career, Calhoun started 36 games. He made 161 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's ball carrier. He also had 12 tackles for loss, pushing players back, and six interceptions. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. He returned these interceptions for a total of 98 yards. Calhoun also forced three fumbles and recovered one fumble. A fumble is when a player loses control of the ball.
Playing in 2012
In 2012, Calhoun recorded 24 tackles. He also forced his first fumble in a game against South Alabama.
Standout Year in 2013
The year 2013 was a great one for Calhoun. He led the SEC (Southeastern Conference) in interception return yards with 101 yards. He caught three interceptions that year and made 45 tackles. Calhoun earned his first career start against Oklahoma State. He also made an exciting play by returning a blocked field goal 68 yards. He caught his first two career interceptions in a game against Alabama.
Strong Performance in 2014
In 2014, Calhoun was fifth on his team with 50 tackles. He was also seventh in the SEC for "pass breakups" with nine. A pass breakup is when a defensive player stops a pass from reaching its intended receiver. He had his season-high of seven tackles against Texas A&M.
Final College Season in 2015
Calhoun finished his college career in 2015 with 39 tackles. He also had 6.5 tackles for loss and two more interceptions. He led his team with 10 passes defended. He tied his personal best by getting two interceptions in a single game against Kentucky.
Professional Football Career
After his college career, Taveze Calhoun hoped to play in the NFL.
Chicago Bears
In 2016, Taveze Calhoun was not chosen in the 2016 NFL draft. However, he signed with the Chicago Bears as a free agent on May 9, 2016. He was released by the Bears on September 3, 2016, as teams finalized their rosters.
New Orleans Saints
On September 14, 2016, Calhoun joined the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. He was moved to the active roster on December 31, 2016, meaning he could play in games. The Saints waived him on September 2, 2017.
Miami Dolphins
Calhoun signed with the Miami Dolphins' practice squad on December 20, 2017. He then signed a "reserve/future" contract with the Dolphins on January 1, 2018. This type of contract allows a team to sign players for the next season. He was waived by the Dolphins on September 1, 2018.
Atlanta Falcons
On September 18, 2018, Calhoun signed with the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad. He was released on October 4, 2018, but then re-signed on October 31, 2018. He signed another reserve/future contract with the Falcons on December 31, 2018.
On August 31, 2019, Calhoun was waived by the Falcons due to an injury and placed on injured reserve. He was released from the team on December 20, 2019.
