Travon Bellamy

Travon Garrett Bellamy (born on January 11, 1988) is an American football cornerback of the National Football League (NFL), who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for the University of Illinois.

He was also a member of the Washington Redskins.

Early years
Bellamy attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, where he played football. He graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt in 2006.

College career
Bellamy attended the University of Illinois. He played cornerback for the Illinois from 2006 to 2010. In his senior year, Bellamy started 12 of 13 games. During the 2010 season, he recorded 70 tackles, third-most on the team, and six pass breakups.

St. Louis Rams
On July 30, 2011, Bellamy signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent. The Rams waived Bellamy on August 3, 2011.

Washington Redskins
On November 29, 2011, Bellamy was signed to the practice squad of the Washington Redskins.

On January 3, 2012, Bellamy signed a futures contract with the Redskins. He was released on August 31, 2012 for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season.

Personal
Bellamy is a cousin of ESPN PTI personality and longtime Washington Post sports columnist, Michael Wilbon.