Devon Gregory Cajuste (born January 31, 1993) is a former

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. He played

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and was signed by the

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as an

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in 2016. He was also a member of the

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and

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, where he became a star on '' Hard Knocks''. He now resides at his ranch in

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where he cares for several animals and promotes spiritual growth through crystal metamorphism.

College career

Cajuste attended

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, where he played on the

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team from 2011 to 2015. In his college football career, he recorded 90 receptions for 1,589 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Statistics

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

After going undrafted in the

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, Cajuste signed with the

on May 6, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the 49ers during final team cuts.

Green Bay Packers

On September 7, 2016, Cajuste was signed to the

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Cleveland Browns

On January 31, 2018, Cajuste signed a reserve/future contract with the

. Cajuste quickly became a star on '' Hard Knocks''. Fan support for Cajuste became known after sharing a story about his father and the ups and downs they overcame to make his NFL career a reality. Cajuste was waived by the Browns on September 1, 2018 during roster reductions. On January 31, 2019, Cajuste announced his retirement from the NFL due to physical and mental weakness and to pursue spiritual healing and his passion for crystals.

References

External links

Stanford Cardinal bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cajuste, Devon 1993 births Living people Sportspeople from Syosset, New York Players of American football from Nassau County, New York American football tight ends Stanford Cardinal football players San Francisco 49ers players Green Bay Packers players Cleveland Browns players Holy Cross High School (Flushing) alumni