| File:E.J. Biggers.JPG Biggers in the 2012 NFL season. | |
| No. 30 Washington Redskins | |
| Cornerback | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: June 13, 1987 | |
| Place of birth: Miami, Florida | |
| High School: Miami Beach (FL) North | |
| Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Weight: 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Western Michigan | |
| NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 7 / Pick: 217 | |
| Debuted in 2010 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012 | |
| Tackles | 168 |
| Sacks | 1.0 |
| Interceptions | 3 |
| Forced Fumbles | 2 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Edjaun Cinclair "E. J." Biggers (born June 13, 1987) is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Western Michigan University.[1]
Early years[]
Biggers played both defensive back and quarterback while starting all three years at North Miami Beach High School. He was named Dade County Player of the Year as a senior.[2]
College career[]
2005 season[]
Biggers appeared in nine games and started three as a true freshman for Western Michigan University. Made his collegiate debut against the University of Virginia Cavaliers.[3]
2006 season[]
Biggers started all 12 games for the Broncos, and made his first career reception (for a touchdown) against the University of Cincinnati in the inaugural International Bowl.
2007 season[]
Biggers again started all 12 games for the Broncos. He set a career mark for tackles against the University of Missouri. Finished his college career with 16 interceptions
Professional career[]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]
Biggers was selected with the eighth pick in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. One week into his first NFL season, Biggers suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in practice, and was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the year.
Biggers made his NFL career debut when he started in Tampa's week 1 matchup against the Cleveland Browns for a suspended Aqib Talib.[4] Biggers not only recorded his first tackle in the NFL (finished the game with six), but recorded his first interception against the Brown's Jake Delhomme.[5]
Washington Redskins[]
Biggers signed with the Washington Redskins on March 20, 2013,[6] joining the team on a one-year, $1.5 million deal.[7]
References[]
- ↑ E.J. Biggers - WMUBroncos.com—Official Web Site of Western Michigan Athletics
- ↑ "Now healthy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback E.J. Biggers displays toughness". tampabay.com. http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/article1116153.ece. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
- ↑ "E.J. Biggers". wmubroncos.com. http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=129703. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
- ↑ "Bucs CB E.J. Biggers steps into starter's role for Talib". tbo.com. http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/sep/10/bucs-cb-ej-biggers-steps-into-starters-role-for-ta/sports-bucs/. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- ↑ "E.J. Biggers Profile - NFL.com". nfl.com. http://www.nfl.com/players/e.j.biggers/profile?id=BIG377790. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- ↑ Redskins Add E.J. Biggers To Secondary
- ↑ Boyer, Zac. "Reunion With Raheem Morris Important To E.J. Biggers". Fredericksburg.com. http://news.fredericksburg.com/redskinsjournal/2013/03/21/working-with-raheem-morris-again-important-to-e-j-biggers/. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
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