Ronnie Cameron
American football player (born 1989)
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Ronnie Cameron (born August 15, 1989) is an American former football defensive end. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football for Hofstra University and Old Dominion University.
Westbury, New York, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 15, 1989 Westbury, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 305 lb (138 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Holy Trinity Diocesan (Hicksville, New York) |
| College | Old Dominion |
| NFL draft | 2012: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
College career
Cameron played college football at Hofstra until they dropped football following the 2009 season. Ronnie then transferred to Old Dominion for his junior and senior seasons. After his senior season, he was named The Roanoke Times Defensive Player of the Year, won the College Football Performance Awards's Elite Defensive Tackle Award and selected as a 1st team FCS All-American by The Sports Network and the American Football Coaches Association.[1][2][3]
Professional career
Chicago Bears
On April 29, 2012, Cameron signed with Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[4] He was waived by the team on August 11, 2012.[5]
Cleveland Browns
On August 13, 2012, Cameron was claimed by the Cleveland Browns off waivers.[6] On August 31, he was released from the Browns, only to be signed to their practice squad the next day.[7] On November 2, he was promoted to the active roster, but was later waived on December 10.[5][8]
Philadelphia Eagles
On December 12, 2012, Cameron signed with the Philadelphia Eagles to join their practice squad.[5]