Al Louis-Jean
American football player (born 1993)
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Albert Louis-Jean Jr. (born October 13, 1993) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football at Boston College. He has been a member of the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Ottawa Redblacks, Massachusetts Pirates and Northern Arizona Wranglers.
Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born | October 13, 1993 Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Brockton (MA) | ||||
| College | Boston College | ||||
| NFL draft | 2014: undrafted | ||||
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Early life
Louis-Jean played high school football at Brockton High School in Brockton, Massachusetts. He was selected to the 2010 Massachusetts High School Coaches Association Super 26 All-State Team, earned Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic honors, was a two-time Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic choice and was team MVP as a senior defensive back. He recorded 60 tackles and five interceptions as a senior. He also had 30 receptions for 650 yards and five touchdowns in 2010, completing his career with 12 interceptions. He also played basketball and track.[1]
College career
Louis-Jean originally committed to play for the Miami Hurricanes, but eventually de-committed and instead decided to commit to play for Boston College.[2] Louis-Jean played for the Eagles from 2011 to 2013. He sat out the 2012 season. After his junior season, and with two years of NCAA eligibility remaining, Louis-Jean decided to forgo his college career and declared for the 2014 NFL draft.[1][2]
Professional career
Chicago Bears
Louis-Jean signed with the Chicago Bears on June 2, 2014, after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.[3] He was released by the Bears on August 30.[4] On September 1, Louis-Jean was re-signed to the team's practice squad.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 7.[6]
On February 4, 2015, Louis-Jean signed a two-year contract extension with the Bears.[7] Louis-Jean was released by the Bears on August 30.[8]
Washington Redskins
Louis-Jean was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on January 5, 2016.[9] He signed a futures contract with Washington on January 11, 2016.[10] Louis-Jean was released by the Redskins on May 2.[11]
Miami Dolphins
Louis-Jean signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 8, 2016.[12] On August 27, he was waived by the Dolphins.[13]
Ottawa Redblacks
On March 1, 2017, Louis-Jean signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[14] He was released by the Redblacks on May 28.[15]
Massachusetts Pirates
Louis-Jean signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League (NAL) for the 2019 season. Louis-Jean appeared in eight games while recording nine tackles and one pass defensed.
In November 2019, Louis-Jean re-signed with the Pirates for the 2020 season.
Northern Arizona Wranglers
On March 13, 2023, Louis-Jean signed with the Northern Arizona Wranglers of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[16] On August 27, Louis-Jean was released by the Wranglers.
Omaha Beef
On December 1, 2023, Louis-Jean signed with the Omaha Beef of the NAL.[17]