Caleb Bostic (born August 25, 1988) is an
American football
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linebacker
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who is currently a
free agent
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. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at
Miami University
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.
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Bostic was invited to attend mini camp with the
Cincinnati Bengals
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in April 2010, Bostic never signed a free agent contract.
Cincinnati Commandos
In June 2010, Bostic signed with the
Cincinnati Commandos
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, an
indoor football team who played in the
Continental Indoor Football League. Bostic joined the Commandos for their two playoffs games, starting both, helping the Commandos win the
CIFL Championship Game
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in their first year of existence.
Pittsburgh Power
In December 2010, Bostic was assigned to the
Pittsburgh Power
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. After only playing in two games, he was released on May 6, 2011.
Georgia Force
Bostic didn't remain a
free agent
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very long, as he signed with the
Georgia Force on May 11, 2011. He has re-signed with the Force for the 2012 season.
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Alabama Hammers
Bostic played for the Alabama Hammers during their 2013 championship season, and during the 2014 season.
Philadelphia Soul
On February 26, 2015, Bostic was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul
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of the AFL.
New Orleans VooDoo
On May 11, 2015, Bostic was traded to the New Orleans VooDoo
Louisiana Voodoo (french: Vaudou louisianais, es, Vudú de Luisiana), also known as New Orleans Voodoo, is an African diasporic religion which originated in Louisiana, now in the southern United States. It arose through a process of syncretis ...
for Daverin Geralds.
References
External links
Miami Ohio bio
Georgia Force bio
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1988 births
Living people
American football linebackers
Miami RedHawks football players
Georgia Force players
Pittsburgh Power players
Cincinnati Commandos players
Texas Revolution players
Alabama Hammers players
Philadelphia Soul players
New Orleans VooDoo players
Players of American football from Columbus, Ohio
Players of Canadian football from Columbus, Ohio