| No. 35 Cleveland Browns | |
| Cornerback / Special teamer | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: December 9, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Tacoma, Washington | |
| High School: Tacoma (WA) Wilson | |
| Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | Weight: 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Eastern Washington | |
| Undrafted in 2006 | |
| Debuted in 2006 for the Spokane Shock | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2013 | |
| Tackles | 46 |
| Sacks | 0 |
| INTs | 0 |
| Forced fumbles | 0 |
| Passes defensed | 2 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Tackles | 107 |
| Interceptions | 5 |
| Sacks | 0 |
| Forced fumbles | 5 |
| Stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Isaiah J. Trufant (born December 9, 1982) is an American football cornerback and special teamer for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Spokane Shock as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Eastern Washington.
Trufant has also been a member of the Kansas City Brigade, Arizona Rattlers, Las Vegas Locomotives, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets.
Professional career[]
Spokane Shock[]
A mid-season acquisition for the Shock in 2006, who play their home games only 18 miles from his alma mater, Eastern Washington University. In the semi-finals of the af2 playoffs Trufant was named Defensive Player of the Game as the Shock defeated the Arkansas Twisters en route to winning the Arena Cup.
Las Vegas Locomotives[]
Trufant was an integral part of the Locomotives defense in 2010.[1] Trufant recorded 30 tackles, one sack, four passes defensed and a UFL record four interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.[1] Trufant was named the UFL's Defensive Player of the Year for his efforts.[1]
New York Jets[]
Trufant was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad on December 8, 2010.[2] Trufant was promoted to the active roster on December 30.[3] Trufant made his NFL debut with the Jets during their final home game of the season on January 2, 2011.[4]
Trufant was waived on January 22, 2011 after the team promoted Martin Tevaseu from the practice squad.[5]
Philadelphia Eagles[]
On February 1, 2011, the Philadelphia Eagles claimed Trufant off waivers.[6] He was waived on August 30.[7]
Second stint with the Jets[]
Trufant was re-signed by the Jets on September 1, 2011.[7] He was waived on September 4.[8] He was signed to the practice squad on September 5, but four days later, he was promoted to the active roster.[9] Trufant scored the first NFL touchdown of his career on September 11, 2011 after a blocked punt by Joe McKnight bounced into his hands which he ran 18 yards to score.[10] Trufant was placed on injured reserve on November 13, 2012 after suffering a knee injury against the Seattle Seahawks on November 11.[11]
Cleveland Browns[]
Trufant signed with the Cleveland Browns on March 12, 2014.[12]
Personal life[]
He is the younger brother of Marcus Trufant who is with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is the older brother of Desmond Trufant, a cornerback drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2013.[13]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "New York Jets Sign Las Vegas Locos Star and UFL Defensive Player of the Year Isaiah Trufant to Practice Squad". United Football League. December 8, 2010. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5upnzSqd2. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- ↑ Begley, Ian (December 8, 2010). "Jets sign Cook, Woody doesn't practice". ESPN. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5upmQm4sh. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- ↑ Jets Public Relations Department (December 30, 2010). "Trufant to Active Roster, Kroul to P-Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on December 30, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5vN7NtkUA. Retrieved December 30, 2010.
- ↑ Orr, Conor (January 2, 2011). "Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie, LaDainian Tomlison among Jets inactives". The Star-Ledger (Advance Publications). Archived from the original on January 2, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5vRQcCTHi. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
- ↑ Vrentas, Jenny (January 22, 2011). "Jets elevate DT Martin Tevaseu, waive DB Isaiah Trufant". The Star-Ledger (Advance Publications). Archived from the original on January 25, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5w0k9WWqQ. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
- ↑ Caplan, Adam (February 3, 2011). "Eagles claim cornerback off waivers". NFL Buzz. Archived from the original on February 3, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5wE6kO54h. Retrieved February 3, 2011.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Vrentas, Jenny (September 1, 2011). "Jets bring back cornerback Isaiah Trufant". The Star-Ledger (Advance Publications). http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_bring_back_cornerback_isa.html. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
- ↑ Vrentas, Jenny (September 4, 2011). "Jets awarded four players off waivers, including QB Kevin O'Connell; cut Aaron Maybin". The Star-Ledger (Advance Publications). http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_claim_center_colin_baxter.html. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
- ↑ Mehta, Manish (September 9, 2011). "Sources: Mo Wilkerson fined $10,000 for fight with Brandon Jacobs; WR Mardy Gilyard cut & Trufant elevated from practice squad". New York Daily News (Mortimer Zuckerman). http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/09/sources-mo-wilkerson-fined-10000-for-fight-with-brandon-jacobs-wr-mardy-gilyard-cut-tru. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ↑ Martin, Kimberley A. (September 12, 2011). "Joe McKnight, Isaiah Trufant glow after blocked punt". Boston Herald (Herald Media Inc.). http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/other_nfl/afc_east/view.bg?articleid=1365247&srvc=rss. Retrieved September 12, 2011.
- ↑ Cimini, Rich (13 November 2012). "Jets release Aaron Maybin". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on 13 November 2012. http://www.webcitation.org/6C9p2xcnn. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ↑ Slater, Darryl (March 12, 2014). "NFL free agency 2014: Jets reserve corner Isaiah Trufant, a non-tendered restricted free agent, goes to Browns". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on March 12, 2014. http://www.webcitation.org/6O2BDA9XT. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ↑ "And in this Corner, Another Trufant; Sealing the Huskies' Upset of Stanford Was the Third Trufant Brother to Play Cornerback". Wall Street Journal. October 5, 2012. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444223104578038741956153934.html. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
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