Al Louis-Jean

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Al Louis-Jean
Personal information
Born: (1993-10-13) October 13, 1993 (age 30)
Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Brockton (MA)
College: Boston College
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:9
Passes defensed:1
Player stats at PFR

Albert Louis-Jean Jr. (born October 13, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Boston College. He has been a member of the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Ottawa Redblacks, Massachusetts Pirates and Northern Arizona Wranglers.

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Early years

Louis-Jean played high school football at Brockton High School in Brockton, Massachusetts. He was selected to the 2010 Massachusetts High School Coaches Association Super 26 All-State Team, earned Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic honors, was a two-time Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic choice and was team MVP as a senior defensive back. He recorded 60 tackles and five interceptions as a senior. He also had 30 receptions for 650 yards and five touchdowns in 2010, completing his career with 12 interceptions. He also played basketball and track. [1]

College career

Louis-Jean originally committed to play for the Miami Hurricanes, but eventually de-committed and instead decided to commit to play for Boston College. [2] Louis-Jean played for the Eagles from 2011 to 2013. He sat out the 2012 season. After his junior season, and with two years of NCAA eligibility remaining, Louis-Jean decided to forgo his college career and declared for the 2014 NFL Draft. [1] [2]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Louis-Jean signed with the Chicago Bears on June 2, 2014, after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft. [3] He was released by the Bears on August 30, 2014. [4] On September 1, 2014, Louis-Jean signed to the team's practice squad. [5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 7, 2014. [6] On February 4, 2015, he signed a two-year contract extensions with the Bears. [7] Louis-Jean was released by the Bears on August 30, 2015. [8]

Washington Redskins

Louis-Jean was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on January 5, 2016. [9] He signed a futures contract on January 11, 2016. [10] He was released by the team on May 2, 2016. [11]

Miami Dolphins

Louis-Jean signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 8, 2016. [12] On August 27, 2016, he was waived by the Dolphins. [13]

Ottawa Redblacks

On March 1, 2017, Louis-Jean signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [14] He was released by the Redblacks on May 28, 2017. [15]

Massachusetts Pirates

Louis-Jean signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League (NAL) for the 2019 season. Louis-Jean appeared in 8 games while recording 9 tackles and 1 pass defensed.

In November 2019, Louis-Jean re-signed with the Pirates for the 2020 season.

Northern Arizona Wranglers

On March 13, 2023, Louis-Jean signed with the Northern Arizona Wranglers of the Indoor Football League (IFL). [16] On August 27, 2023, Louis-Jean was released by the Wranglers.

Omaha Beef

On December 1, 2023, Louis-Jean signed with the Omaha Beef of the NAL. [17]

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  11. ↑ "05/02: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. May 2, 2016. Archived from the original on December 30, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
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  15. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS MAY 28 & 29, 2017". ottawaredblacks.com. May 29, 2017. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Transactions". Indoor Football League. March 13, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
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