Christian Donovan Clemons (born September 15, 1985) is an American former professional

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. He was selected by the

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in the fifth round of the

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. He played

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Early life

Clemons attended

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in his hometown of

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. He graduated in 2004.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Clemons was selected by the

in the fifth round of the

with the 165th overall pick. In Week 12 against the Oakland Raiders, Clemons recorded his first career interception in a 33-17 victory. Set to become an unrestricted free agent for 2013 season, Clemons re-signed with the Dolphins on a one-year contract on March 12, 2013.

Houston Texans

On March 26, 2014, Clemons agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the

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. He was released on August 31, 2014.

Arizona Cardinals

Clemons signed with the

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on December 8, 2014. On October 9, 2015, after reaching an injury settlement, Clemons was released by the Cardinals. On December 22, 2015, Clemons was re-signed by the Cardinals after free safety

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went down with a season-ending ACL injury. On September 3, 2016, Clemons was released by the Cardinals.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Personal life

Clemons was found guilty and sentenced to 10 days in jail for assaulting a woman outside an Arizona night club in May 2016.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Clemons, Chris 1985 births Living people People from Arcadia, Florida Players of American football from Bradenton, Florida American football safeties DeSoto County High School alumni Clemson Tigers football players Miami Dolphins players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Arizona Cardinals players