Antony Auclair (born May 28, 1993) is a Canadian former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played university football at

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, and was signed by the

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as an

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in 2017, with whom he won

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in 2020. He also played in the NFL for the

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Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Auclair signed with the

as an

on May 1, 2017. He made the Buccaneers' 53-man roster as the only undrafted rookie on the team. He was also drafted by the

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in the 4th round, with the 30th overall pick, of the 2017 CFL Draft. On November 5, 2019, Auclair was placed on injured reserve. Auclair re-signed with the Buccaneers on a one-year contract on March 18, 2020. He was placed on injured reserve on September 18, 2020, with a calf injury. He was activated on October 31. Auclair earned a Super Bowl championship when the Buccaneers defeated the

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by a score of 31–9 in

Houston Texans

Auclair signed with the

on April 14, 2021. He was released on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. On September 21, Auclair was signed to the active roster. In Week 5 of the 2021 season, he scored his first NFL touchdown against the New England Patriots on an 11–yard reception. On March 30, 2022, Auclair re-signed with the Texans. He was released on August 30, 2022.

Tennessee Titans

On October 31, 2022, Auclair signed with the

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' practice squad. Auclair was waived by the Titans on November 21. On February 1, 2024, Auclair announced his retirement from professional football.

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Laval Rouge et Or bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Auclair, Antony 1993 births Living people Players of American football from Quebec Players of Canadian football from Quebec Canadian football tight ends American football tight ends Laval Rouge et Or football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Houston Texans players Tennessee Titans players