E. J. Bibbs
 Bibbs in 2016 training camp. | |||||||||
| No. -- Free agent | |||||||||
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Date of birth: | August 28, 1991 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Chicago, Illinois | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 258 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Chicago (IL) Bogan | ||||||||
| College: | Iowa State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2015 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2015 | |||||||||
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Emmanuel Lamarr "E.J." Bibbs Jr. (born August 28, 1991) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at Iowa State.
Early life
Bibbs attended Bogan High School in Chicago where he starred at both wide receiver and linebacker.
College career
Bibbs originally committed to the University of Iowa before beginning his collegiate career at Arizona Western Community College. After one season at Arizona Western, Bibbs transferred to Iowa State.
Bibbs caught 84 passes for 844 yards and ten touchdowns in two seasons for the Cyclones. Was a John Mackey Award finalist and first team all Big 12 Conference in 2014.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
After going unselected in the 2015 NFL draft, Bibbs signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 3, 2015.[1] He appeared in seven games his rookie year and had one reception for seven yards.
He was released by the Browns on August 29, 2016.[2] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 5, 2016.[3] He was released on October 18, 2016.[4]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On November 22, 2016, Bibbs was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad.[5] He was released on November 29, 2016.[6]
References
- ↑ Manderfeld, Luke (May 3, 2015). "David Irving, E.J. Bibbs signed to NFL teams". IowaStateDaily.com. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ↑ Cabot, Mary Kay (August 29, 2016). "Paul Kruger cut by Cleveland Browns; Austin Davis, Travis Coons also among cuts". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Browns elevate OL Anthony Fabiano to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Browns sign 2 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 18, 2016.
- ↑ de Lugo, Jordan (November 22, 2016). "Jaguars Sign E.J. Bibbs to practice squad". GenJag.com.
- ↑ "Jaguars Sign DT Richard Ash & WR Mekale McKay To PS, Cut TE E.J. Bibbs". NFLTradeRumors.com. November 29, 2016.