Position: Defensive end Height 1.91 m Name Sam Montgomery | Roster status: Practice Roster College: Louisiana State Weight 119 kg | |
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Date of birth: (1990-05-25) May 25, 1990 (age 25) Place of birth: Greenwood, South Carolina NFL draft: 2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 95 Role American football defensive end Parents Sidney Montgomery, Debra Montgomery Education Greenwood High School, Louisiana State University Siblings Amanda Montgomery, J.D. Montgomery Similar People Barkevious Mingo, Kevin Minter, Bennie Logan, Cierre Wood, Lavar Edwards Profiles | ||
Sam montgomery
Sidney Sammual Montgomery (born May 25, 1990) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University, where he earned All-American recognition.
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- Sam montgomery
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- Early years
- College career
- 2013 NFL Draft
- Houston Texans
- Oakland Raiders
- Cincinnati Bengals
- References
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Early years
Montgomery was born in Greenwood, South Carolina. He attended Greenwood High School, and played for the Greenwood Eagles high school football team.
Montgonery also ran track and field in addition to football. He was a member of the high school relay team. He ran a personal best time of 11.34 seconds in the 100 meters at the 2009 Regional 1 Class AAAA. He also competed in the shot put, he finished 4th with a throw of 14.20 meters.
Considered a four-star recruit by 247Sports.com, Montgomery was listed as the No. 3 weak-side defensive end in the nation in 2009.
College career
While attending Louisiana State University, Montgomery played for coach Les Miles's LSU Tigers football team from 2010 to 2012. Following his sophomore season in 2011, he was named an All-American by the Football Writers Association of America, Pro Football Weekly, and Scout.com. He was also a first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection in 2011 and 2012.
2013 NFL Draft
Montgomery was drafted to the Houston Texans in the third round, with the 95th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Houston Texans
The Texans released Montgomery, along with two other players, on October 21 for unspecified violations of team rules prior to a game in Kansas City.
Oakland Raiders
He was signed by the Oakland Raiders on December 18, 2013. He was released on December 21, 2013.
Cincinnati Bengals
Montgomery signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on April 11, 2014. On August 31, 2014, he was signed to the Bengals' practice squad.
On January 23, 2015, Montgomery signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals. On August 31, 2015, he was released by the Bengals.