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E. J. Biggers

Edjaun Sinclair "E. J." Biggers (born June 13, 1987) is a former American football cornerback that played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Michigan University, and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. Biggers also played for the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles.

E. J. Biggers
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Biggers with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015
No. 31, 30, 38
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1987-06-13) June 13, 1987 (age 37)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school:North Miami Beach
(North Miami Beach, Florida)
College:Western Michigan
NFL draft:2009 / round: 7 / pick: 217
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:279
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:2
Pass deflections:41
Interceptions:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Biggers played both quarterback and cornerback, and was a three-year starter for the North Miami Beach Senior High School Chargers football team. As a senior, he was named Dade County Player of the Year. Despite this honor and his obvious athletic talent, he was not highly recruited in his home state of Florida. Biggers was offered scholarships from Iowa, Kansas, Ohio State, and Penn State before ultimately deciding to attend Western Michigan.[1]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
E. J. Biggers
CB 		North Miami Beach, FL North Miami Beach HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 163 lb (74 kg) 4.65 Feb 5, 2005 
Star ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: NR   Rivals: 30 (Athlete), 67 (FL)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Western Michigan Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  • "2005 Western Michigan Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  • "2005 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 28, 2014.

College career

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As a true freshman in 2005, Biggers appeared in nine games for Western Michigan and started three. In his sophomore season, he started all 12 of the Broncos' games, and recorded interceptions in three consecutive games.[1] At the end of the season, playing in his first bowl game (against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the inaugural International Bowl), Biggers played some snaps on offense, and in the second half on a double reverse trick play, he threw his first career pass, which went for a 76-yard touchdown.[2]

Biggers would go on to start all 25 games for the Broncos in his junior and senior years. Despite over three full seasons as a starter and being named to the All-MAC team his senior year, he did not receive an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine.[3] His impressive showing at Western Michigan's pro day (including a 4.34 in the 40-yard dash and a 36-inch vertical jump) caught the attention of NFL scouts.[1]

Professional career

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Biggers was selected with the eighth pick in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[4] Biggers had a promising training camp, but injured his shoulder in practice during the first week of the regular season, and was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the year.[3]

Biggers made his NFL debut in 2010 when he started in Tampa's Week 1 matchup against the Cleveland Browns for a suspended Aqib Talib.[5] Biggers not only recorded his first tackle in the NFL (and finished the game with six), but also got his first NFL interception against the Browns' veteran QB Jake Delhomme.[6]

Washington Redskins

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Biggers with the Washington Redskins in 2014

Biggers signed with the Washington Redskins on March 20, 2013,[7] joining the team on a one-year, $1.5 million deal.[8] The Redskins used him as both a corner and safety, Biggers never playing the latter in his professional career.[9][10] He recorded his first interception with the Redskins in their Week 9 win against the San Diego Chargers.[11] After the Week 11 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he was fined $21,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on wide receiver DeSean Jackson.[12]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On April 7, 2015, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they signed Biggers to a one-year deal.[13]

New England Patriots

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On March 29, 2016, the New England Patriots signed Biggers to a one-year deal.[14]

On August 23, 2016, Biggers was released by the Patriots.[15]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2010 TAM 16 6 56 49 7 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0
2011 TAM 16 6 61 55 6 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0
2012 TAM 13 12 51 41 10 1.0 2 1 0 0 0 7 2 0 0 0
2013 WAS 16 5 35 23 12 0.0 1 1 15 0 15 2 0 0 0 0
2014 WAS 15 2 32 27 5 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
2015 PHI 16 3 44 36 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0
Career 92 34 279 231 48 1.0 5 4 15 0 15 41 2 0 0 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c "E.J. Biggers, Western Michigan, 2009 NFL Draft". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  2. ^ "Cincy beats W. Michigan for first International Bowl win". ESPN.com. January 6, 2007. Archived from the original on August 30, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  3. ^ a b Stroud, Rick (August 18, 2010). "Now healthy, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback E.J. Biggers displays toughness". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  4. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  5. ^ Richardson, Anwar S. (September 10, 2010). "Bucs CB E.J. Biggers steps into starter's role for Talib". The Tampa Tribune. Archived from the original on September 13, 2010. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  6. ^ "E.J. Biggers Profile - NFL.com". nfl.com. Retrieved September 18, 2010.
  7. ^ "Redskins Add E.J. Biggers To Secondary".
  8. ^ Boyer, Zac. "Reunion With Raheem Morris Important To E.J. Biggers". Fredericksburg.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
  9. ^ McNally, Brian (September 11, 2013). "E.J. Biggers on move from corner to safety". WashingtonTimes.com. Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  10. ^ Maske, Mark (September 11, 2013). "Biggers not complaining about being asked to fill in at safety". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  11. ^ Tinsman, Brian (November 3, 2013). "Redskins Surge To Overtime Victory, 30-24". Redskins.com. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  12. ^ Jones, Mike (November 22, 2013). "E.J. Biggers draws $21,000 fine for helmet-to-helmet hit". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  13. ^ Berman, Zach (April 7, 2015). "DB E.J. Biggers, WR Seyi Ajirotutu sign with Eagles". philly.com. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  14. ^ Perillo, Paul (March 29, 2016). "Report: Patriots sign CB E.J. Biggers". Patriots.com. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "Patriots release RB Donald Brown; Release two players". Patriots.com. August 23, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
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