Cortez Broughton
Cortez A. Broughton (born September 2, 1996) is an American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cincinnati.[1]
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 2, 1996 Warner Robins, Georgia | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 293 lb (133 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Veterans (GA) | ||||||||
| College: | Cincinnati | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 242 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Practice squad | ||||||||
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Professional career
Los Angeles Chargers
Broughton was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers (242nd overall pick) in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft.[2] On November 15, 2019, Broughton was placed on the non-football illness list.[3]
On August 31, 2021, Broughton was waived by the Chargers.[4]
Kansas City Chiefs
On September 3, 2021, Broughton was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.[5]
References
- "Cortez Broughton - Football". University of Cincinnati Athletics. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- "Reactions: Cortez Broughton of Cincinnati Bearcats selected in seventh round of NFL Draft". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- "Chargers sign LS Matt Overton, place Cortez Broughton on NFI". Chargers Wire. USA Today. November 15, 2019.
- "Chargers Reduce Roster to 53". Chargers.com. August 31, 2021.
- "Chiefs sign 3 players to practice squad, waive DT Tyler Clark". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. September 3, 2021.
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