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 December 26, 1992) is a former American football player. He was a cornerback, which is a defensive position. Taveze played college football for the Mississippi State team.
Taveze Calhoun's College Football Journey
Taveze Calhoun played college football at Mississippi State. He had a great career there. He started 36 games during his time in college.
Starting Strong in College Football
In 2011, Taveze had shoulder surgery. This meant he "red-shirted" that year. A red-shirt year allows a player to practice but not play in games. This way, they can save a year of eligibility.
College Career Highlights and Stats
Over his college career, Taveze made 161 tackles. A tackle is when a defensive player stops an offensive player. He also had 12 tackles for loss. This means he stopped an opponent behind their starting line.
He caught six interceptions, returning them for a total of 98 yards. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. Taveze also forced three fumbles and recovered one. A fumble is when a player drops the ball.
2012 Season: First Steps on the Field
In 2012, Taveze made 24 tackles. He also forced his first fumble. This happened in a home game against South Alabama.
2013 Season: Leading in Interceptions
The 2013 season was a big one for Taveze. He led the SEC (Southeastern Conference) in interception return yards. He had 101 yards from his interceptions.
He caught three interceptions that year. He also made 45 total tackles. Taveze got his first career start against Oklahoma State. He even returned a blocked field goal 68 yards! He also intercepted two passes against Alabama.
2014 Season: Breaking Up Passes
In 2014, Taveze was fifth on his team in tackles with 50. He was also seventh in the SEC for "pass breakups." A pass breakup is when a defensive player stops a pass from being caught. He had a season-high 7 tackles against Texas A&M.
22015 Season: Strong Finish
Taveze finished his 2015 season with 39 tackles. He also had 6.5 tackles for loss. He caught two more interceptions against Kentucky. He led his team with 10 passes defended.
Taveze Calhoun's Professional Football Career
After college, Taveze Calhoun joined the National Football League (NFL). He played for several teams.
Chicago Bears: Starting in the NFL
After the 2016 NFL draft, Taveze signed with the Chicago Bears on May 9, 2016. However, he was released by the Bears on September 3, 2016. This happened during the final roster cuts before the season started.
New Orleans Saints: Practice Squad and Active Roster
On September 14, 2016, Taveze joined the New Orleans Saints practice squad. A practice squad allows players to train with the team. He was later moved to the active roster on December 31, 2016. This meant he could play in games. He was waived by the Saints on September 2, 2017.
Miami Dolphins: Another Opportunity
Taveze signed with the Miami Dolphins practice squad on December 20, 2017. He then signed a "reserve/future" contract with them on January 1, 2018. This type of contract means a player is signed for the next season. He was waived by the Dolphins on September 1, 2018.
Atlanta Falcons: Final NFL Team
On September 18, 2018, Taveze joined 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, Taveze was placed on injured reserve by the Falcons. He was released on December 20, 2019.
