Ronnie Cameron

Ronnie Cameron (born August 15, 1989) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football for Hofstra University and Old Dominion University.

This article is about the football player. For people with similar names, see Ron Cameron.
Ronnie Cameron
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1989-08-15) August 15, 1989
Westbury, New York
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:Holy Trinity Diocesan High School
College:Old Dominion University
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2011 CAA Defensive Player of the Year
  • 2011 FCS All-American
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Cameron played college football at Hofstra until they dropped football following the 2009 season. Ronnie then transferred to Old Dominion for his junior and senior seasons. After his senior season, he was named The Roanoke Times Defensive Player of the Year, won the College Football Performance Awards's Elite Defensive Tackle Award and selected as a 1st team FCS All-American by The Sports Network and the American Football Coaches Association.[1][2][3]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

On April 29, 2012, Cameron signed with Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[4] He was waived by the team on August 11, 2012.[5]

Cleveland Browns

On August 13, 2012, Cameron was claimed by the Cleveland Browns off waivers.[6] On August 31, he was released from the Browns, only to be signed to their practice squad the next day.[7] On November 2, he was promoted to the active roster, but was later waived on December 10.[5][8]

Philadelphia Eagles

On December 12, 2012, Cameron signed with the Philadelphia Eagles to join their practice squad.[5]

References
  1. "Ronnie Cameron Named The Roanoke Times Defensive Player of the Year". odusports.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
  2. "Ronnie Cameron Honored With Elite Defensive Tackle Award". odusports.com. Archived from the original on November 23, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
  3. "FOOTBALL MONARCH ALL-AMERICANS". odusports.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  4. "Bears Sign 11 Undrafted Free Agents". chicago.cbslocal.com. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  5. "Ronnie Cameron". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  6. "Ronnie Cameron claimed by Cleveland Browns from Bears". nfl.com. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  7. "Browns Make Roster Moves, Add Practice Squad Members". CBS Cleveland. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  8. "Browns roster moves: Brad Smelley signed off practice squad, Ronnie Cameron waived". SB Nation. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
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