Jamaal Jay Fudge (born May 17, 1983) is a former

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. On December 5, 2012, he signed a one-year contract for the

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with the

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now he is now the head coach at North Florida educational institute He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2006. He played

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at Clemson. Fudge has also played for the

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Early life

Fudge attended Edward H. White High School in

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. He along with Dee Webb were elected to Ed White's Sports Wall of Fame in the same year.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Fudge was signed by the

as an

in 2006. He was cut by the Jaguars in training camp 2008.

Atlanta Falcons

Fudge was signed by the

after he was cut by the

. He was waived on September 7, 2009, after spending the 2008 season with Atlanta. He was re-signed on October 20, when

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was placed on

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Saskatchewan Roughriders

In October 2011, Fudge signed with the

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to the team's practice roster.

Jacksonville Sharks

Fudge signed with the

for the 2013 season.

Coaching career

Fudge continues to coach in the greater Jacksonville area as the head coach of football for North Florida Educational Institute.

References

External links

Clemson Tigers bio

Jacksonville Jaguars bioSaskatchewan Roughriders bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fudge, Jamaal Living people 1983 births Edward H. White High School alumni Players of American football from Jacksonville, Florida American football safeties Clemson Tigers football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Atlanta Falcons players New Orleans VooDoo players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Jacksonville Sharks players Players of Canadian football from Jacksonville, Florida