Chase Clement (tight end)

Chase Clement
No. --Free agent
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1989-08-01) August 1, 1989
Place of birth: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College: Louisiana State
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Chase Michael Clement (born August 1, 1989) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU).

Early years

Chase Clement was born in Thibodaux, LA. He is the son of Renee Jennings and Keith Clement, and nephew of former Detroit Lions offensive lineman, Eric Andolsek. Clement attended E.D. White High School, where he played both defensive end and tight end.[1]

During his senior year, he was one of the top rated players in 2007. Clement was named to the Rivals.com 250 with a four-star rating. He was listed as PrepStar All American and played in the inaugural Offense-Defense All-American Bowl.[1]

College career

Clement attended Louisiana State University, where he played 53 games, making 22 starts during his career. He caught 14 passes for 189 yards and 1 touchdown. Clement originally played as a backup defensive end during his redshirt freshman season in 2009. At the arrival of his sophomore year, Clement made a switch to tight end, starting in 8 games, and making two catches for 42 yards.[1]

He majored in general studies with concentrations in communication studies, sociology, and business administration.[1]

Professional career

Clement went undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft and was signed that day by the New York Giants.[2] On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Giants.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Football (1989-08-01). "Chase Clement Bio - LSUsports.net - The Official Web Site of LSU Tigers Athletics". LSUsports.net. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  2. "Clement signs undrafted free-agent deal with New York Giants". HoumaToday.com. 2013-04-27. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  3. Eisen, Michael (August 26, 2013). "LB Aaron Curry among players released". Giants.com. Retrieved September 4, 2013.

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