Elbert Mack (born July 14, 1986) is an American former professional

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. He was signed as an

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by the

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. He played

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. He was also a member of the

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, and Qingdao Clipper.

College career

Mack finished his

career at

after playing his first two years of college ball at

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in Kansas. In his senior season at Troy, he led the nation in interceptions with 8, and was named a first-team All-

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selection.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

He was signed as an

by the

following the

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New Orleans Saints

On June 6, 2012, Mack was signed by the

to a one-year contract. On December 9, 2012, during a game against the

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, Mack intercepted a pass from

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early in the first quarter and returned in 73 yards for a touchdown, yet the Saints would lose the game 52-27.

Houston Texans

On July 25, 2013, Mack signed with the

but was among final cuts. He was re-signed on October 16, 2013, following a season-ending injury to Danieal Manning. He was released again on October 28, 2014.

Wichita Force

Mack signed with the

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for the 2015 season, and returned to the team in 2016.

Qingdao Clipper

Mack was selected by the Qingdao Clipper in the fourth round of the 2017 CAFL Draft.

NFL career statistics

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mack, Elbert 1986 births Living people Players of American football from Wichita, Kansas American football cornerbacks Butler Grizzlies football players Troy Trojans football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players New Orleans Saints players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Wichita Force players Qingdao Clipper players American expatriate sportspeople in China American expatriate players of American football