Rashaan Melvin

Rashaan Melvin

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Melvin in the 2015 NFL season
No. -- Free agent
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1989-10-02) October 2, 1989
Place of birth: Waukegan, Illinois
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College: Northern Illinois
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2015
Tackles: 18
Interceptions: 0
Forced fumbles: 1
Passes defended: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Rashaan DeMarcus Melvin (born October 2, 1989) is an American Football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football for Northern Illinois.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Melvin was originally signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 2, 2013. He was placed on Injured Reserve by the Buccaneers on October 15, 2013. He was released by Tampa Bay on September 15, 2014.[1]

Miami Dolphins

Melvin then signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. Melvin was later signed by Baltimore on November 8, 2014 off the Dolphins' practice squad after they suffered several injures at the defensive back position.[2]

Baltimore Ravens

Melvin made his debut for the Baltimore Ravens on December 14, 2014. In his first game, he was a pleasant surprise on the Ravens' hobbled secondary, recording 5 tackles and 1 pass deflected. In his first start the next week, Melvin continued his success, recording 8 tackles and a forced fumble. In week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, Melvin had 4 tackles.

However, this success would not carry into the playoffs. On January 10, 2015 against the New England Patriots, Melvin allowed 12 catches on 15 passes thrown his way, giving up 224 yards and two touchdowns, according to Pro Football Focus. After a bad performance in Week 3 of the 2015 NFL Season against the Cincinnati Bengals, he was benched and became inactive for the next two games; the Ravens released Melvin on October 13, 2015.[3]

New England Patriots

Melvin was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots on October 14, 2015.[4] Melvin played in eight games with the Patriots and accumulated 3 tackles and 2 special teams tackles. Melvin was released by the New England Patriots on December 9, 2015, and was re-signed to their practice squad the next day.[5] On January 26, 2016, Melvin signed a futures contract with the New England Patriots.[6]

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