Albert Huggins
Albert Huggins (born June 27, 1997) is an American football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).. After playing college football for Clemson, he was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He also played for the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.
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No. 93 – Houston Texans | |||||||||||||
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Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||||
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Born: | Orangeburg, South Carolina | June 27, 1997||||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||
Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||||||||||
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High school: | Orangeburg-Wilkinson (Orangeburg, South Carolina) | ||||||||||||
College: | Clemson | ||||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2019 | ||||||||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||
Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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Professional career
Houston Texans
Huggins signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019,[2] but was signed to the team's practice squad on September 2.[3]
Philadelphia Eagles
On October 21, 2019, Huggins was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles off the Texans' practice squad.[4] He was waived after playing in four games on November 30, 2019.[5]
New England Patriots
On December 2, 2019, Huggins was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.[6] He was waived on December 7, 2019.[7]
Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)
On December 10, 2019, Huggins was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 6, 2020.[9] He was waived on July 26, 2020.[10]
Houston Texans (second stint)
On July 27, 2020, Huggins was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.[11]
References
- "Texans sign six draft picks, 20 college free agents". HoustonTexans.com. May 10, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- "Texans trim roster to 53 players". HoustonTexans.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- "Texans sign CB Armstrong, TE Paulsen, add 10 players to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- McPherson, Chris (October 21, 2019). "Eagles agree to sign DTs Anthony Rush and Albert Huggins, release CB Orlando Scandrick and DT Akeem Spence". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- McPherson, Chris (November 30, 2019). "Roster moves: Eagles activate CB Cre'Von LeBlanc, promote TE Joshua Perkins from the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- "Patriots claim DL Albert Huggins from Philadelphia; Release K Kai Forbath". Patriots.com. December 2, 2019.
- Smith, Michael (December 7, 2019). "Albert Huggins cut, Nick Folk back for Patriots". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Erby, Glenn (December 10, 2019). "Eagles re-sign Albert Huggins to the practice squad". TheEaglesWire.USAToday.com. USA Today. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- "Eagles sign eight practice squad players to futures deals". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. January 6, 2020.
- Johnson, Vaughn (July 26, 2020). "Roster Moves: Eagles waive 5 players ahead of veteran reporting day". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- Wilson, Aaron (July 27, 2020). "DL Albert Huggins back with Texans". HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved July 28, 2020.