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'''Henry James Melton'''<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Profile | work= ESPN.com | url=http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/playerinfo?playerId=12695 |accessdate=}}</ref> (born October 11, 1986) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] for [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[University of Texas at Austin|University of Texas]], where he was a [[running back]] for the [[2005 Texas Longhorn football team|2005 National Championship team]], and also played on [[special teams]].<ref name="bio">{{cite web | url=http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=15&change_well_id=17&member_id=123 | title=Henry Melton #37 | work=MackBrownTexasFootball | accessdate=2007-03-14}}</ref> He was drafted by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the fourth round of the [[2009 NFL Draft]].
'''Henry James Melton'''<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Profile | work= ESPN.com | url=http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/playerinfo?playerId=12695 |accessdate=}}</ref> (born October 11, 1986) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] for [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[University of Texas at Austin|University of Texas]], where he was a [[running back]] for the [[2005 Texas Longhorn football team|2005 National Championship team]], and also played on [[special teams]].<ref name="bio">{{cite web | url=http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=15&change_well_id=17&member_id=123 | title=Henry Melton #37 | work=MackBrownTexasFootball | accessdate=2007-03-14}}</ref> He was drafted by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the fourth round of the [[2009 NFL Draft]] and has also played for the [[Dallas Cowboys]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
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Melton measured 6-3⅛ and 269 pounds and ran a 4.64 40-yard dash at the University of Texas Pro Day. He bench pressed 225 pounds 23 times, had a vertical leap of 34½" and a broad jump of 10'1".
Melton measured 6-3⅛ and 269 pounds and ran a 4.64 40-yard dash at the University of Texas Pro Day. He bench pressed 225 pounds 23 times, had a vertical leap of 34½" and a broad jump of 10'1".


===Chicago Bears (2009-2013)===
===Chicago Bears===
He was drafted by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the fourth round of the [[2009 NFL Draft]]. On May 29, 2009, Melton agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Bears.<ref>(May 29, 2009)[http://mystateline.com/content/fulltext/?cid=70722 Bears sign Melton] My Stateline.com. Retrieved May 29, 2009.</ref> During a preseason game, Melton returned a kickoff for 20 yards.<ref>{{cite news|last=Koster |first=Kyle |url=http://blogs.suntimes.com/sportsprose/2009/08/now_returning_kicks_for_the_be.html |title=Now returning kicks for the Bears: Defensive end Henry Melton? - Sports Pros(e) |newspaper=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |date=2009-08-15 |accessdate=2012-10-16}}</ref> Melton registered his first NFL sack on [[Brett Favre]] during a Week 10 game against the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>(Nov 17, 2010)[http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/11/bears-melton-credited-with-sack-of-favre.html Bears' Melton credited with sack of QB Favre] Chicagobreakingnews.com</ref>
He was drafted by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the fourth round of the [[2009 NFL Draft]]. On May 29, 2009, Melton agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Bears.<ref>(May 29, 2009)[http://mystateline.com/content/fulltext/?cid=70722 Bears sign Melton] My Stateline.com. Retrieved May 29, 2009.</ref> During a preseason game, Melton returned a kickoff for 20 yards.<ref>{{cite news|last=Koster |first=Kyle |url=http://blogs.suntimes.com/sportsprose/2009/08/now_returning_kicks_for_the_be.html |title=Now returning kicks for the Bears: Defensive end Henry Melton? - Sports Pros(e) |newspaper=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |date=2009-08-15 |accessdate=2012-10-16}}</ref> Melton registered his first NFL sack on [[Brett Favre]] during a Week 10 game against the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>(Nov 17, 2010)[http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/11/bears-melton-credited-with-sack-of-favre.html Bears' Melton credited with sack of QB Favre] Chicagobreakingnews.com</ref>


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In 2013, Melton was carted from the field during the third game on September 22, against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], with a left knee injury. A [[Lachman test]] on the field was indicative of an [[anterior cruciate ligament injury]], and an [[MRI]] was scheduled.<ref>Wilson, Aaron (2013-09-23), NFLPost.com. [https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-worried-melton-may-torn-121047401--nfl.html "Bears worried Melton may have torn ACL"]</ref> On September 23, Melton was ruled out for the remainder of the 2013 season,<ref>{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Henry-Melton-out-for-year-with-torn-ACL/e5f11b34-5114-4b1a-acc1-7531f0d27f6f|title=Henry Melton out for year with torn ACL|publisher=[[Chicago Bears]]|date=2013-09-23|accessdate=2013-09-23}}</ref> and was placed on injured reserve four days later.<ref>{{cite news|last=Biggs|first=Brad|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-landon-cohen-20130927,0,7760800.story|title=Bears sign defensive tackle Cohen, put Melton on IR|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=2013-09-27|accessdate=2013-09-29}}</ref>
In 2013, Melton was carted from the field during the third game on September 22, against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], with a left knee injury. A [[Lachman test]] on the field was indicative of an [[anterior cruciate ligament injury]], and an [[MRI]] was scheduled.<ref>Wilson, Aaron (2013-09-23), NFLPost.com. [https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-worried-melton-may-torn-121047401--nfl.html "Bears worried Melton may have torn ACL"]</ref> On September 23, Melton was ruled out for the remainder of the 2013 season,<ref>{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Henry-Melton-out-for-year-with-torn-ACL/e5f11b34-5114-4b1a-acc1-7531f0d27f6f|title=Henry Melton out for year with torn ACL|publisher=[[Chicago Bears]]|date=2013-09-23|accessdate=2013-09-23}}</ref> and was placed on injured reserve four days later.<ref>{{cite news|last=Biggs|first=Brad|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-landon-cohen-20130927,0,7760800.story|title=Bears sign defensive tackle Cohen, put Melton on IR|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=2013-09-27|accessdate=2013-09-29}}</ref>


===Dallas Cowboys (2014)===
===Dallas Cowboys===
On March 18, 2014, Melton signed a 1-year contract along with incentives, including a team option for 3 more years with the [[Dallas Cowboys]], hoping he could regain his [[Pro Bowl]] form.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335160/article/cowboys-add-henry-melton-unlikely-to-sign-jared-allen|title=Cowboys add Henry Melton, unlikely to sign Jared Allen|publisher=[[National Football League]]|date=2014-03-18|accessdate=2014-03-18}}</ref> After missing the last 13 games of the 2013 season with a torn ACL, he struggled in training camp as his knee recovered and he worked through a groin strain. Although he began the season as a starter at [[defensive tackle]], injuries forced him into a pass-rushing role, with [[Tyrone Crawford]] passing him on the depth chart. His production faded as the year went on and his season ended with a bone bruise on his right knee and being placed on the [[injured reserve list]] before the playoffs. He finished with 5 sacks (registered in the first 9 games), 20 tackles and 17 quarterback pressures. On February 14, 2015, the Cowboys declined to exercise the contract's three year option, allowing him to become a [[free agent]] on March 14, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=George|first1=Brandon|title=Source: Dallas Cowboys decline to pick up 3-year option on DT Henry Melton’s contract, making him a free agent|url=http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/02/source-dallas-cowboys-decline-to-pick-up-3-year-option-on-dt-henry-meltons-contract-making-him-a-free-agent.html/|website=Dallas Morning News}}</ref>
On March 18, 2014, Melton signed a 1-year contract along with incentives, including a team option for 3 more years with the [[Dallas Cowboys]], hoping he could regain his [[Pro Bowl]] form.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335160/article/cowboys-add-henry-melton-unlikely-to-sign-jared-allen|title=Cowboys add Henry Melton, unlikely to sign Jared Allen|publisher=[[National Football League]]|date=2014-03-18|accessdate=2014-03-18}}</ref> After missing the last 13 games of the 2013 season with a torn ACL, he struggled in training camp as his knee recovered and he worked through a groin strain. Although he began the season as a starter at [[defensive tackle]], injuries forced him into a pass-rushing role, with [[Tyrone Crawford]] passing him on the depth chart. His production faded as the year went on and his season ended with a bone bruise on his right knee and being placed on the [[injured reserve list]] before the playoffs. He finished with 5 sacks (registered in the first 9 games), 20 tackles and 17 quarterback pressures. On February 14, 2015, the Cowboys declined to exercise the contract's three year option, allowing him to become a [[free agent]] on March 14, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=George|first1=Brandon|title=Source: Dallas Cowboys decline to pick up 3-year option on DT Henry Melton’s contract, making him a free agent|url=http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/02/source-dallas-cowboys-decline-to-pick-up-3-year-option-on-dt-henry-meltons-contract-making-him-a-free-agent.html/|website=Dallas Morning News}}</ref>


===Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015-present)===
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
On March 12th Melton agreed to terms and signed a 1 year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reuniting him with his old Head Coach Lovie Smith from Chicago where he had his best years of his playing career.
On March 12th Melton agreed to terms and signed a 1 year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reuniting him with his old Head Coach Lovie Smith from Chicago where he had his best years of his playing career.


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.buccaneers.com/team-and-stats/roster/Henry-Melton/4c6fab05-e20c-4839-92e0-710c817827f9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio]
* [http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/roster/Henry-Melton/4c1df08a-576a-44c2-9fbd-54abfd2ada96 Dallas Cowboys bio]
* [http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/roster/Henry-Melton/4c1df08a-576a-44c2-9fbd-54abfd2ada96 Dallas Cowboys bio]
* [http://www.chicagobears.com/team/roster/Henry-Melton/1028fd1c-56b2-420a-9c57-61a4864578dd Chicago Bears bio]
* [http://www.chicagobears.com/team/roster/Henry-Melton/1028fd1c-56b2-420a-9c57-61a4864578dd Chicago Bears bio]
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[[Category:Dallas Cowboys players]]
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Henry Melton
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Melton (69) on the sideline during a Bears game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1986-10-11) October 11, 1986 (age 38)
Desoto, Texas
Career information
College:Texas
NFL draft:2009 / round: 4 / pick: 105
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2014
Tackles:104
Quarterback sacks:20.5
Forced fumbles:3
Interceptions:0
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Henry James Melton[1] (born October 11, 1986) is an American football defensive tackle for Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Texas, where he was a running back for the 2005 National Championship team, and also played on special teams.[2] He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft and has also played for the Dallas Cowboys.

Early years

While attending Grapevine High School Melton was a second-team "All-USA" selection by USA Today; he gained over 800 yards and scored eight touchdowns as a senior.[3] He earned All-District (5-5A) honors as a junior while rushing for over 800 yards and 12 TDs and averaged 6.2 yards per carry in 2003. He also gained over 800 yards as a sophomore.

College career

Melton's first appearance as a Longhorn was on September 3, 2005 against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns.[4][5] Melton was a backup running back in his first two seasons, according to Mike Lampe. He carried 132 times for 625 yards (4.7-yard average) and 16 touchdowns. In 2007, Melton switched to defensive tackle.[6]

Over the summer prior to the 2007 Longhorn football season, Melton and teammate Sergio Kindle were arrested in separate incidents on charges of driving while intoxicated.[7][8][9] Both players were suspended from the team for the first three games of the season. They were required to do community service and missed the first two days of practice in order to visit with a woman whose son was crippled by a drunk driver.[10]

Melton became a starter in his senior season and had 29 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks. As a backup defensive end as a junior, he made 11 tackles with one sack.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Melton measured 6-3⅛ and 269 pounds and ran a 4.64 40-yard dash at the University of Texas Pro Day. He bench pressed 225 pounds 23 times, had a vertical leap of 34½" and a broad jump of 10'1".

Chicago Bears

He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. On May 29, 2009, Melton agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Bears.[11] During a preseason game, Melton returned a kickoff for 20 yards.[12] Melton registered his first NFL sack on Brett Favre during a Week 10 game against the Minnesota Vikings.[13]

In 2011, Melton recorded a career-high 7 sacks, third most by a defensive tackle, behind Bengals' Geno Atkins and Raiders' Tommy Kelly, who had 7½ sacks apiece. Melton and teammate and center Roberto Garza were eventually named to the All-Joe Team.[14]

In 2012, during organized team activities (OTAs), Melton appeared in the backfield as a running back, resembling former Bears defensive lineman and fullback William Perry; Melton had not played running back since his days at Texas.[15] In the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Melton sacked Andrew Luck twice, as the Bears went on to win 41-21.[16] On December 26, Melton was named to his first Pro Bowl.[17] In the 2012 season, Melton recorded 32 tackles and six sacks, tied for third in the league among defensive tackles.[18] On March 1, 2013, Melton was given the franchise tag by the Bears,[19] worth $8.45 million.[20]


In 2013, Melton was carted from the field during the third game on September 22, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a left knee injury. A Lachman test on the field was indicative of an anterior cruciate ligament injury, and an MRI was scheduled.[21] On September 23, Melton was ruled out for the remainder of the 2013 season,[22] and was placed on injured reserve four days later.[23]

Dallas Cowboys

On March 18, 2014, Melton signed a 1-year contract along with incentives, including a team option for 3 more years with the Dallas Cowboys, hoping he could regain his Pro Bowl form.[24] After missing the last 13 games of the 2013 season with a torn ACL, he struggled in training camp as his knee recovered and he worked through a groin strain. Although he began the season as a starter at defensive tackle, injuries forced him into a pass-rushing role, with Tyrone Crawford passing him on the depth chart. His production faded as the year went on and his season ended with a bone bruise on his right knee and being placed on the injured reserve list before the playoffs. He finished with 5 sacks (registered in the first 9 games), 20 tackles and 17 quarterback pressures. On February 14, 2015, the Cowboys declined to exercise the contract's three year option, allowing him to become a free agent on March 14, 2015.[25]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On March 12th Melton agreed to terms and signed a 1 year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reuniting him with his old Head Coach Lovie Smith from Chicago where he had his best years of his playing career.

Personal life

On June 1, 2007, while a Junior at the University of Texas, Melton was arrested and charged with intoxicated driving in downtown Austin, Texas.[26]

On December 22, 2013, Melton was again arrested in Grapevine, Texas with public intoxication and assault.[27]

References

  1. ^ "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com.
  2. ^ "Henry Melton #37". MackBrownTexasFootball. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
  3. ^ "Texas Game Notes - Louisiana Lafayette" (PDF). MackBrownTexasFootball. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
  4. ^ Golden, Cedric (4 September 2005). "Charles sets Longhorn mark while taking over for injured Selvin Young; 270-pound Melton flashes speed on scoring run". Austin American Statesman. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  5. ^ "Louisiana-Lafayette vs Texas (Sept 03, 2005)". MackBrownTexasFootball. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
  6. ^ "J.J. Watt, Jared Allen, Jake Long among NFL's best linemen". National Football League. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  7. ^ Jankowski, Philip (3 August 2007). "Law seeks out Texas football, again". The Daily Texan. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  8. ^ Duarte, Joseph (3 August 2007). "UT tackle turns self in on aggravated robbery charge". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  9. ^ Halliburton, Suzanne (3 August 2007). "Jones suspended indefinitely". Austin American Statesman. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  10. ^ "Melton, Kindle to miss first three games of season for DWI charges". Associated Press. 5 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
  11. ^ (May 29, 2009)Bears sign Melton My Stateline.com. Retrieved May 29, 2009.
  12. ^ Koster, Kyle (2009-08-15). "Now returning kicks for the Bears: Defensive end Henry Melton? - Sports Pros(e)". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
  13. ^ (Nov 17, 2010)Bears' Melton credited with sack of QB Favre Chicagobreakingnews.com
  14. ^ "Garza, Melton land on "All-Joe" team". Chicago Bears. 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  15. ^ "Henry Melton the Bears' new 'Fridge'". NFL.com. 2012-06-07. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
  16. ^ "Write Now Blog | 2012 | September | 10". Chicago Bears. 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
  17. ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (2012-12-26). "2013 Pro Bowl roster analysis: NFC". National Football League. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  18. ^ Mayer, Larry (2012-12-28). "Melton's move pays major dividends". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  19. ^ Wilkening, Mike (2013-03-01). "Bears give Henry Melton the franchise tag". Profootballtalk.com. Retrieved 2013-03-01.
  20. ^ Associated Press (2013-03-08). "Agent says Bears' Melton accepts franchise tender". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
  21. ^ Wilson, Aaron (2013-09-23), NFLPost.com. "Bears worried Melton may have torn ACL"
  22. ^ Mayer, Larry (2013-09-23). "Henry Melton out for year with torn ACL". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
  23. ^ Biggs, Brad (2013-09-27). "Bears sign defensive tackle Cohen, put Melton on IR". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  24. ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (2014-03-18). "Cowboys add Henry Melton, unlikely to sign Jared Allen". National Football League. Retrieved 2014-03-18.
  25. ^ George, Brandon. "Source: Dallas Cowboys decline to pick up 3-year option on DT Henry Melton's contract, making him a free agent". Dallas Morning News.
  26. ^ "Texas officials looking into defensive end's arrest". ESPN. 2007-06-01. Retrieved 2013-12-22.
  27. ^ "Henry Melton arrested for alleged public intoxication and assault". National Football League. 2013-12-22. Retrieved 2013-12-22.

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