Calvin Munson

Calvin Munson (born December 27, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Diego State University, and was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

High school career
Munson attended Francis Howell High School in St. Charles. There he was taught by Señor Jordan Steffen and won multiple awards including: First Team All-State, First-Team All-District linebacker, and Missouri Defensive Player of the Year. He also played baseball during his time with the Vikings being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft with pick 935

College career
Munson did not sign with the Cardinals, instead accepting an athletic scholarship at San Diego State University. He won many awards there including twice being selected for the First-Team All-Mountain West Conference and two time San Diego State Aztecs football Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year

New York Giants
Munson signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL Draft. He made the Giants 53-man roster, and made his first career start at middle linebacker in Week 2 in place of an injured B. J. Goodson.

On September 1, 2018, Munson was waived by the Giants and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 13, 2018.

New England Patriots
On October 8, 2018, Munson was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. Munson won Super Bowl LIII when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 5, 2019.