Jump to content

Cameron Clear: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Content deleted Content added
BsoykaBot (talk | contribs)
m Fixing miscapitalization of NFL draft links (Task 3, v0.4.6, report errors)
 
(41 intermediate revisions by 19 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Infobox NFL player
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2024}}
|name=Cameron Clear
{{Infobox NFL biography
|image=
| name = Cameron Clear
|current_team=San Antonio Commanders
| image =
|number=
| current_team =
|position=[[Tight end (American football)|Tight end]]
| number = 85
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1993|2|25}}
| position = [[Tight end (American football)|Tight end]]
|birth_place=[[Memphis, Tennessee]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|2|25}}
|height_ft=6
| birth_place = [[Memphis, Tennessee]]
|height_in=5
| height_ft = 6
|weight_lbs=277
| height_in = 5
|high_school=[[Central High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Memphis (TN) Central]]
| weight_lbs = 273
|college=[[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]]
| high_school = [[Central High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Memphis (TN) Central]]
|undraftedyear=2015
| college = [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]]
|pastteams=
| undraftedyear = 2015
*[[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
| pastteams =
*[[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
*[[San Antonio Commanders]] (2018–present)
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
|pastteamsnote=yes
* [[San Antonio Commanders]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
|status=
* [[Seattle Dragons]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})
|nfl=2553680
| status =
}}
}}


'''Cameron Michael Clear''' (born February 25, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[San Antonio Commanders]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]], and signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] after going undrafted in the [[2015 NFL Draft]]. Clear has also been a member of the [[Indianapolis Colts]].
'''Cameron Michael Clear''' (born February 25, 1993) is a former [[American football]] [[tight end]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]], and signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] after going undrafted in the [[2015 NFL draft]]. Clear has also been a member of the [[Indianapolis Colts]], [[San Antonio Commanders]], and [[Seattle Dragons]].


==High school career==
==High school career==
During high school, Clear played football and basketball at Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. As a [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] on his high school basketball team, he averaged 12 points and 4 rebounds a game for a team that ended with a record of 21–9 and finish fourth in the state.<ref name="Steelers Depot">{{cite web|url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/06/miscast-in-college-steelers-clear-fitting-into-nfl-style-offense/|title=Miscast in College, Steeler's Clear fitting into NFL Style Offense}}</ref> On the football team he played tight end and defensive line. For his junior season in 2009, he hauled in a total of 26 receptions, for 412 receiving yards, and 2 touchdown receptions. As a defensive lineman he made 62 tackles and 11 sacks on the season. The following year, he amassed 18 catches, 250 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns at tight end, as well as, 60 tackles and 8 sacks on defense. He finished his senior year ranked as the tenth overall defensive line prospect by [[Sporting News]] Top 100 for the class of 2011.
During high school, Clear played football and basketball at Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. As a [[power forward (basketball)|power forward]] on his high school basketball team, he averaged 12 points and 4 rebounds a game for a team that ended with a record of 21–9 and finish fourth in the state.<ref name="Steelers Depot">{{Cite web |last=Kozora |first=Alex |date=June 20, 2015 |title=Miscast In College, Steelers' Clear Fitting Into NFL Style Offense |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2015/06/miscast-in-college-steelers-clear-fitting-into-nfl-style-offense/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110203516/https://steelersdepot.com/2015/06/miscast-in-college-steelers-clear-fitting-into-nfl-style-offense/ |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |access-date=January 12, 2024 |website=Steelers Depot |language=en-US}}</ref> On the football team he played tight end and defensive line. For his junior season in 2009, he hauled in a total of 26 receptions, for 412 receiving yards, and 2 touchdown receptions. As a defensive lineman he made 62 tackles and 11 sacks on the season. The following year, he amassed 18 catches, 250 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns at tight end, as well as, 60 tackles and 8 sacks on defense. He finished his senior year ranked as the tenth overall defensive line prospect by [[Sporting News]] Top 100 for the class of 2011.


==College career==
==College career==
Line 31: Line 32:
Coming out of high school, Clear committed to [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]]. As a true freshman in 2011, he played tight end and special teams. Against Middle Tennessee in week 10 he made his only catch of the season for 4 yards. He received his first start during week 12 against [[Vanderbilt football|Vanderbilt]].
Coming out of high school, Clear committed to [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]]. As a true freshman in 2011, he played tight end and special teams. Against Middle Tennessee in week 10 he made his only catch of the season for 4 yards. He received his first start during week 12 against [[Vanderbilt football|Vanderbilt]].


On May 25, 2012, Tennessee head football coach [[Derek Dooley (American football)|Derek Dooley]] announced that Clear would be dismissed from Tennessee. This came after he was charged with [[felony theft]] for stealing a laptop from a member of the Vol's baseball team. Before he was kicked off the team, he was expected to be the second tight end on the depth chart behind future NFL Player [[Mychal Rivera]].<ref name="BleacherReport">{{cite web|url=http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/1196198-tennessee-football-cameron-clears-dismissal-hurts-tight-end-depth|title=Tennessee football:Cameron Clear's Dismissal Hurts Tight End Depth|accessdate=May 25, 2012|author=Barrett Salee}}</ref>
On May 25, 2012, Tennessee head football coach [[Derek Dooley (American football)|Derek Dooley]] announced that Clear would be dismissed from Tennessee. This came after he was charged with [[felony theft]] for stealing a laptop from a member of the Vol's baseball team. Before he was kicked off the team, he was expected to be the second tight end on the depth chart behind future NFL Player [[Mychal Rivera]].<ref name="BleacherReport">{{Cite web |last=Sallee |first=Barrett |date=May 25, 2012 |title=Tennessee Football: Cameron Clear's Dismissal Hurts Tight End Depth |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1196198-tennessee-football-cameron-clears-dismissal-hurts-tight-end-depth |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110203522/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1196198-tennessee-football-cameron-clears-dismissal-hurts-tight-end-depth |archive-date=November 10, 2023 |access-date=January 10, 2024 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>


===Sophomore season===
===Sophomore season===
Line 40: Line 41:


===Senior season===
===Senior season===
The following year, he again had a disappointing season, ending his year with 5 catches and 34 receiving yards. After graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in communications and having no eligibility left, his only option was to declare for the [[2015 NFL Draft]] although it was highly unlikely he would be drafted due to his performance during his tenure at A&M.<ref name="Fox Sports">{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/cameron-clear-player-stats|title=FoxSports.com:Player Stats:Cameron Clear}}</ref>
The following year, he again had a disappointing season, ending his year with 5 catches and 34 receiving yards. After graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in communications and having no eligibility left, his only option was to declare for the [[2015 NFL draft]] although it was highly unlikely he would be drafted due to his performance during his tenure at A&M.<ref name="Fox Sports">{{Cite web |title=FoxSports.com:Player Stats:Cameron Clear |url=http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/cameron-clear-player-stats |access-date=July 7, 2015 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924040129/http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/cameron-clear-player-stats |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===2015 NFL Draft===
===2015 NFL Draft===
Although he was expected to go undrafted, Clear was still invited to perform at the [[NFL Combine]]. After the combine, the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] scheduled a pre-draft visit with him and attended his pro day. A lot of scouts were skeptical due to the incident at Tennessee, concern with weight issues, and his lack of playing time throughout his collegiate career.<ref name="NFL.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/cameron-clear?id=2552659|title=Draft Profile:Cameron Clear}}</ref>
Although he was expected to go undrafted, Clear was still invited to perform at the [[NFL Combine]]. After the combine, the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] scheduled a pre-draft visit with him and attended his pro day. A lot of scouts were skeptical due to the incident at Tennessee, concern with weight issues, and his lack of playing time throughout his collegiate career.<ref name="NFL.com">{{Cite web |title=Draft Profile:Cameron Clear | website=[[NFL.com]] |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/cameron-clear?id=2552659 |access-date=July 7, 2015 |archive-date=July 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708195910/http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/cameron-clear?id=2552659 |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
As expected, Clear went undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft. On May 2, 2015, Clear announced on his [[Twitter]] account that he had been signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.<ref name="CollegeSportsBlog.Dallas.News.com">{{cite web|url=http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2015/05/texas-am-te-cam-clear-headed-to-steelers-as-undrafted-free-agent-following-2015-nfl-draft.html/|title=Texas A&M Tight End, Cameron Clear, Headed to Steelers as an Undrafted Free Agent|access-date=2015-07-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708113932/http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2015/05/texas-am-te-cam-clear-headed-to-steelers-as-undrafted-free-agent-following-2015-nfl-draft.html/#|archive-date=2015-07-08|dead-url=yes|df=}}</ref>
As expected, Clear went undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft. On May 2, 2015, Clear announced on his [[Twitter]] account that he had been signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.<ref name="CollegeSportsBlog.Dallas.News.com">{{Cite web |last=Wheeland |first=Brandon |date=May 25, 2015 |title=Texas A&M Tight End, Cameron Clear, Headed to Steelers as an Undrafted Free Agent |url=http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2015/05/texas-am-te-cam-clear-headed-to-steelers-as-undrafted-free-agent-following-2015-nfl-draft.html/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708113932/http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2015/05/texas-am-te-cam-clear-headed-to-steelers-as-undrafted-free-agent-following-2015-nfl-draft.html/ |archive-date=July 8, 2015 |access-date=July 7, 2015 |website=Dallas News}}</ref>


Clear was waived by the Steelers on September 15, 2015.
Clear was waived by the Steelers on September 15, 2015.


===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
On February 16, 2016, Clear signed with the Colts.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/02/17/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-move-8/|title=Indianapolis Colts make roster move|work=blogs.colts.com|date=February 17, 2016|accessdate=March 8, 2016}}</ref> He was waived on May 2, 2016.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/05/02/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-136/|title=Indianapolis Colts make roster moves|work=blogs.colts.com|date=May 2, 2016|accessdate=May 2, 2016}}</ref>
On February 16, 2016, Clear signed with the Colts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2016 |title=Indianapolis Colts make roster move |url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/02/17/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-move-8/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309105756/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/02/17/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-move-8/ |archive-date=March 9, 2016 |access-date=March 8, 2016 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was waived on May 2, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2016 |title=Indianapolis Colts make roster moves |url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/05/02/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-136/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510060356/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/05/02/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-136/ |archive-date=May 10, 2016 |access-date=May 2, 2016 |website=Colts.com}}</ref>


===San Antonio Commanders (AAF)===
===San Antonio Commanders (AAF)===
On October 26, 2018, Clear signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 26, 2018 |title=Commanders announce 6 signings: Oct. 26, 2019 |url=https://210football.com/commanders-announce-6-signings-oct-26-2019 |website=210 Football |accessdate=February 4, 2019 |archive-date=February 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020423/https://210football.com/commanders-announce-6-signings-oct-26-2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Rothstein |first1=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>
On October 26, 2018, Clear signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]].

===Seattle Dragons===
In October 2019, Clear was drafted by the [[Seattle Dragons]] in the ninth round of the [[2020 XFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bender |first=Bill |date=October 21, 2019 |title=XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/xfl-draft-tracker-results-picks-list-rosters-football-league/jahz8p84e4i61hb8lajqs4a22 |website=[[Sporting News]] |accessdate=October 23, 2019 |archive-date=December 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204214328/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/xfl-draft-tracker-results-picks-list-rosters-football-league/jahz8p84e4i61hb8lajqs4a22 |url-status=live }}</ref> After missing the first two games of the season with a non-football injury, he was placed on [[injured reserve]] on February 18, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hanson, Scott |date=February 18, 2020 |title=XFL Seattle Dragons surpass 10,000 in season-ticket sales |work=SeattleTimes.com |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-seattle-dragons-surpass-10000-in-season-ticket-sales/ |accessdate=February 22, 2020 |archive-date=February 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222143533/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-seattle-dragons-surpass-10000-in-season-ticket-sales/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He was waived from injured reserve on March 12, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/en-US/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |accessdate=March 17, 2020 |archive-date=January 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125171112/https://www.xfl.com/en-US/xfl-transactions |url-status=live }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
Line 62: Line 66:
==External links==
==External links==
* {{Football stats |nfl=2553700 |espn=3044687 |pfr=C/CleaCa00}}
* {{Football stats |nfl=2553700 |espn=3044687 |pfr=C/CleaCa00}}
*[https://12thman.com/sports/football/roster/cameron-clear/1664 Texas A&M Aggies bio]
* [http://www.colts.com/team/roster/Cameron-Clear/d667e27d-05ff-40ec-a8fa-a114922bd156 Profile at Colts.com]
*[https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/cameron-clear/1624 Tennessee Volunteers bio]


{{DEFAULTSORT:Clear, Cameron}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Clear, Cameron}}
Line 70: Line 75:
[[Category:Arizona Western Matadors football players]]
[[Category:Arizona Western Matadors football players]]
[[Category:Pittsburgh Steelers players]]
[[Category:Pittsburgh Steelers players]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Tennessee]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Memphis, Tennessee]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Memphis, Tennessee]]
[[Category:San Antonio Commanders players]]
[[Category:Seattle Dragons players]]
[[Category:Tennessee Volunteers football players]]
[[Category:Tennessee Volunteers football players]]
[[Category:Texas A&M Aggies football players]]
[[Category:Texas A&M Aggies football players]]

Latest revision as of 17:15, 30 July 2024

Cameron Clear
No. 85
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1993-02-25) February 25, 1993 (age 31)
Memphis, Tennessee
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:273 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High school:Memphis (TN) Central
College:Texas A&M
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Cameron Michael Clear (born February 25, 1993) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Texas A&M, and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft. Clear has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, San Antonio Commanders, and Seattle Dragons.

High school career

[edit]

During high school, Clear played football and basketball at Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. As a power forward on his high school basketball team, he averaged 12 points and 4 rebounds a game for a team that ended with a record of 21–9 and finish fourth in the state.[1] On the football team he played tight end and defensive line. For his junior season in 2009, he hauled in a total of 26 receptions, for 412 receiving yards, and 2 touchdown receptions. As a defensive lineman he made 62 tackles and 11 sacks on the season. The following year, he amassed 18 catches, 250 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns at tight end, as well as, 60 tackles and 8 sacks on defense. He finished his senior year ranked as the tenth overall defensive line prospect by Sporting News Top 100 for the class of 2011.

College career

[edit]

Freshman season

[edit]

Coming out of high school, Clear committed to Tennessee. As a true freshman in 2011, he played tight end and special teams. Against Middle Tennessee in week 10 he made his only catch of the season for 4 yards. He received his first start during week 12 against Vanderbilt.

On May 25, 2012, Tennessee head football coach Derek Dooley announced that Clear would be dismissed from Tennessee. This came after he was charged with felony theft for stealing a laptop from a member of the Vol's baseball team. Before he was kicked off the team, he was expected to be the second tight end on the depth chart behind future NFL Player Mychal Rivera.[2]

Sophomore season

[edit]

On November 27, 2012, Clear officially committed to play tight end for Texas A&M University. Due to NCAA`s student transfer guidelines, Clear had to sit out his entire sophomore season as well as lose a year of eligibility. Since he wouldn't receive a scholarship until he was eligible, Clear transferred to Arizona Western College for his sophomore year.

Junior season

[edit]

After attending Arizona Western College and sitting out his sophomore season, he finally debuted for Texas A&M but ended up having a mediocre season for coach Kevin Sumlin. He finished his junior season with 4 catches, 42 receiving yards, and a single touchdown reception.

Senior season

[edit]

The following year, he again had a disappointing season, ending his year with 5 catches and 34 receiving yards. After graduating from Texas A&M with a degree in communications and having no eligibility left, his only option was to declare for the 2015 NFL draft although it was highly unlikely he would be drafted due to his performance during his tenure at A&M.[3]

Professional career

[edit]

2015 NFL Draft

[edit]

Although he was expected to go undrafted, Clear was still invited to perform at the NFL Combine. After the combine, the Pittsburgh Steelers scheduled a pre-draft visit with him and attended his pro day. A lot of scouts were skeptical due to the incident at Tennessee, concern with weight issues, and his lack of playing time throughout his collegiate career.[4]

Pittsburgh Steelers

[edit]

As expected, Clear went undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft. On May 2, 2015, Clear announced on his Twitter account that he had been signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[5]

Clear was waived by the Steelers on September 15, 2015.

Indianapolis Colts

[edit]

On February 16, 2016, Clear signed with the Colts.[6] He was waived on May 2, 2016.[7]

San Antonio Commanders (AAF)

[edit]

On October 26, 2018, Clear signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football.[8] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[9]

Seattle Dragons

[edit]

In October 2019, Clear was drafted by the Seattle Dragons in the ninth round of the 2020 XFL Draft.[10] After missing the first two games of the season with a non-football injury, he was placed on injured reserve on February 18, 2020.[11] He was waived from injured reserve on March 12, 2020.[12]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Kozora, Alex (June 20, 2015). "Miscast In College, Steelers' Clear Fitting Into NFL Style Offense". Steelers Depot. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Sallee, Barrett (May 25, 2012). "Tennessee Football: Cameron Clear's Dismissal Hurts Tight End Depth". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "FoxSports.com:Player Stats:Cameron Clear". Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  4. ^ "Draft Profile:Cameron Clear". NFL.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  5. ^ Wheeland, Brandon (May 25, 2015). "Texas A&M Tight End, Cameron Clear, Headed to Steelers as an Undrafted Free Agent". Dallas News. Archived from the original on July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  6. ^ "Indianapolis Colts make roster move". Colts.com. February 17, 2016. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  7. ^ "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". Colts.com. May 2, 2016. Archived from the original on May 10, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  8. ^ "Commanders announce 6 signings: Oct. 26, 2019". 210 Football. October 26, 2018. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  9. ^ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  10. ^ Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  11. ^ Hanson, Scott (February 18, 2020). "XFL Seattle Dragons surpass 10,000 in season-ticket sales". SeattleTimes.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  12. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
[edit]