Vince Agnew facts for kids
Agnew with the Miami Dolphins in 2011
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | December 28, 1987 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) |
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| High school: | Grand Rapids (MI) Catholic Central |
| College: | Central Michigan |
| Undrafted: | 2011 |
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| CFL status: | International |
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| Player stats at CFL.ca | |
Vincent Shonte Agnew (born December 28, 1987) is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position in football. Vince Agnew played college football at Central Michigan University. He was also a member of several professional teams, including the Miami Dolphins, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Toronto Argonauts.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Vince Agnew grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He played high school football at Catholic Central High School. He was a key player for three years, playing both as a cornerback and a wide receiver. Sometimes, he even played as a running back.
During his senior year in 2005, Agnew was recognized as a first-team all-state player. He gained an impressive 1,425 all-purpose yards. He also scored thirteen touchdowns and made eleven interceptions. His team had a great season, winning 12 games and losing only 2. They finished as the state runner-up. Besides football, Vince was also a talented athlete in other sports. He was a four-year letterman in varsity track and field. He even set school records in the 100-meter dash and the long jump. He also played basketball for two years.
College Football Career
Vince Agnew played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas. He played in 47 games from 2007 to 2010. During his time there, he made 161 tackles. He also had five tackles for loss, one interception, and 14 passes defended. He forced one fumble, recovered one fumble, and blocked three kicks.
In his senior year, he earned Third-team All-MAC honors. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in his conference. He took a "redshirt" year in 2006, which means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. This allowed him to have an extra year of eligibility. Vince Agnew studied journalism while at Central Michigan.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Vince Agnew hoped to play in the NFL. Experts rated him as the 35th best cornerback in the 2011 NFL draft.
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
192 lb (87 kg) |
4.38 s | 1.50 s | 2.53 s | 4.18 s | 6.68 s | 39+1⁄2 in (1.00 m) |
11 ft 2 in (3.40 m) |
14 reps | |||
| All values from Central Michigan Pro Day | ||||||||||||
Playing for the Miami Dolphins
Vince Agnew was not chosen in the 2011 NFL Draft. However, he signed with the Miami Dolphins on July 28, 2011, as an undrafted free agent. He was released by the Dolphins on September 3. He then signed to the team's practice squad the next day. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. He was released and re-signed to the practice squad a few times that year. On January 30, 2012, he signed a future contract with the Dolphins. This meant he would be part of the team for the next season. However, he was released by the team on August 31, 2012.
Time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
After leaving the Dolphins, Agnew joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL. He was signed to their practice roster on October 10, 2012. He stayed with them for a short time before being released on October 14, 2012.
With the Dallas Cowboys
Agnew then returned to the NFL, signing with the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on October 16, 2012. He was later promoted to the active roster on November 10, 2012. This meant he could play in actual games. He played in four games for the Cowboys during the 2012 season. He was released by the Cowboys on December 11, 2012. He then signed back to their practice squad two days later. He signed a future contract with the Cowboys on December 31, 2012. However, he was released by the team on March 4, 2013.
Brief Stint with the Kansas City Chiefs
Vince Agnew signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on June 6, 2013. He was with the team during their training camp. However, he was released by the Chiefs on August 25, 2013, before the regular season began.
Playing for the Toronto Argonauts
Agnew signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL on March 11, 2014. He had a more significant role with this team. In 2014, he played in sixteen games and started ten of them. He recorded 31 defensive tackles and 14 special teams tackles. He also had four sacks during the 2014 season. In 2015, Agnew played in fourteen games for the Argonauts. He made 21 defensive tackles and eight special teams tackles.
Personal Life
Vince Agnew has shown an interest in helping young athletes. In July 2013, he held his first "Swagnew Game Breakers Football Camp." This camp likely aimed to teach football skills to younger players.
