Justice Cunningham

For the Kentucky Supreme Court justice, see Bill Cunningham (judge).
Justice Cunningham
No. 48 Los Angeles Rams
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1991-01-14) January 14, 1991
Place of birth: Pageland, South Carolina
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: Pageland (SC) Central
College: South Carolina
NFL draft: 2013 / Round: 7 / Pick: 254
Career history
Roster status: Practice Squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2014
Receptions: 1
Receiving yards: 4
Receiving average: 4.0
Receiving TDs: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Justice Cunningham (born January 14, 1991) is an American football tight end for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. He played college football at the University of South Carolina. In the 2013 NFL Draft, he was the 254th and last player to be drafted, making Cunningham the year's Mr. Irrelevant. Cunningham was the second consecutive Mr. Irrelevant for the Indianapolis Colts, who chose Chandler Harnish as the last pick of 2012 NFL Draft.[1]

High school

Cunningham graduated from Central High School (Pageland, South Carolina) in 2009. While there, he collected his fair share of accolades. His senior year, he helped Central reach the 2008 Class AA state finals and a 14–1 record while playing tight end and defensive end. This same year, he collected 20 sacks. His efforts landed him a spot on the All-State First Team, the 2008 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas,and on PrepStar's All-Atlantic Region Team. As a junior, he caught 21 passes for 400 yards and 8 touchdowns. On defense, he registered 92 tackles, seven sacks, two interceptions, and three fumble recoveries. He also excelled on the basketball court averaging 12 points and 11 rebounds his junior year.[2]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Cunningham was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Colts in 2013. On September 2, 2013, he was waived. On September 3, 2013, he was signed to the practice squad. On November 19, 2013, he was promoted to the active roster. On November 26, 2013, he was waived.

St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams

On November 28, 2013, Cunningham was signed to the practice squad. On December 31, 2013, he was signed a future contract. On September 1, 2014, he was placed on injured reserve. On September 2, 2014, he was waived from injured reserve. On October 29, 2014, Cunningham was signed to the practice squad. On November 25, 2014, he was promoted to the active roster. On September 5, 2015, he was waived. On September 6, 2015, he was signed to the practice squad. On October 15, 2015, he was promoted to the active roster. On November 28, 2015, he was waived. On December 1, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad.

References

  1. ↑ "Justice Cunningham the final pick". ESPN.com. April 27, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Justice Cunningham Bio". Gamecocks Online. South Carolina Football. Retrieved 2013-10-27.


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