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'''Tiquan Underwood''' (born February 17, 1987) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] who plays for the [[New England Patriots]]. He was drafted by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in the seventh round of the [[2009 NFL Draft]]. He played college football at [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers]]. Underwood is known for his distinctive [[hi-top fade]] hairstyle |
'''Tiquan Underwood''' (born February 17, 1987) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] who plays for the [[New England Patriots]]. He was drafted by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in the seventh round of the [[2009 NFL Draft]]. He played college football at [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers]]. Underwood is known for his distinctive [[hi-top fade]] hairstyle. <ref>http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/rap_sheet/index.php/2011/08/30/new-patriots-wr-tiquan-underwood-breaks-down-his-decision-to-go-with-the-high-top-fade/</ref> |
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==College career== |
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| Born: | February 17, 1987 New Brunswick, New Jersey | ||||||||
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| NFL draft: | 2009 / round: 7 / pick: 253 | ||||||||
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Tiquan Underwood (born February 17, 1987) is an American football wide receiver who plays for the New England Patriots. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers. Underwood is known for his distinctive hi-top fade hairstyle. [1]
College career
Before playing at Rutgers, he played for Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Underwood originally played at the quarterback position but was switched to wide receiver his sophomore year in high school.
During week one of the 2007 college football season, Underwood was one of four nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award.[2]
In 2008, Underwood was named a team captain. After the season, he was the recipient of the Loyal Knight Award, honoring the Rutgers player whose character and dedication have proved resilient in his pursuit of excellence.[3]
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
Underwood was drafted 253rd overall in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft Jacksonville Jaguars. He was waived on September 5, 2009. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 6.[4] He was called up from the Jaguars practice squad on September 23, 2009. He was waived on August 25, 2011, after playing in 10 games in 2010.
New England Patriots
On August 29, 2011, Underwood signed with the New England Patriots. On September 3, five days after signing with Patriots, Underwood was cut. On November 8th, 2011, Underwood was signed to the 53 man roster to boost a beleaguered kick return squad. He was released on November 12[5] and re-signed on November 23, 2011.
References
- ^ http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/rap_sheet/index.php/2011/08/30/new-patriots-wr-tiquan-underwood-breaks-down-his-decision-to-go-with-the-high-top-fade/
- ^ http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2007/09/underwood_nominated_for_nation.html
- ^ http://www.scarletknights.com/football/history/awards-ru.asp
- ^ http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2009-09-07/story/jaguars_cut_bouman_sign_mccown
- ^ "Patriots OT Solder questionable to face Jets with concussion". NFL.com. 2011-11-12. Retrieved 2011-11-17.