Azeem Victor

Azeem Victor (born September 19, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at the University of Washington.

Azeem Victor
No. 3 – Houston Gamblers
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-19) September 19, 1995
Compton, California
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Pomona (Pomona, California)
College:Washington
NFL Draft:2018 / Round: 6 / Pick: 216
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

He played college football for Washington. Victor was a first-team all-Pac-12 selection in 2016 after posting 67 tackles but missed the last month with a broken tibia. Going into the 2017 season, Victor was an Associated Press preseason first-team All-American. His season ended in November after he was suspended by coach Chris Petersen for a DUI charge.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Victor was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round (216th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[1] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[2]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 3, 2018, Victor was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[3] He was released on September 11, 2018.[4]

Seattle Seahawks

On September 26, 2018, Victor was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad.[5] He was released on October 23, 2018.[6]

Orlando Apollos

In 2019, Victor joined the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football.[7] He was waived on March 12, 2019.

Victor was suspended for the first 10 weeks of the 2019 NFL season on April 24, 2019.[8] He was reinstated from suspension on November 12, 2019.

Victor signed with the Alphas of The Spring League in May 2021.[9]

Victor was selected in the 29th round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the Houston Gamblers.[10]

References
  1. "2018 NFL Draft results: With pick 216 in 6th round Raiders select Washington LB Azeem Victor". SilverAndBlackPride.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  2. "Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions – 9.1.18". Raiders.com. September 1, 2018.
  3. Smith, Scott (September 2, 2018). "Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  4. Smith, Scott (September 11, 2018). "Bucs Add CB Marcus Williams, Release G Adam Gettis". Buccaneers.com.
  5. "Seahawks sign linebacker Azeem Victor to practice squad". Seahawks Wire. USA Today. September 26, 2018.
  6. "Seahawks add Justin Currie, J.J. Dielman to practice squad". Seahawks Wire. USA Today. October 23, 2018.
  7. "Orlando Apollos Set Final Roster". Our Sports Central. January 30, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  8. Levine, Ben (April 24, 2019). "LB Azeem Victor Suspended 10 Games". ProFootballRumors.com. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  9. @TheSpringLeague (May 2, 2021). "First look at the #TSLAlphas roster at #TSL2021!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 22, 2021 – via Twitter.
  10. Camenker, Jacob (February 23, 2022). "USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league". Sporting News.
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