Major Culbert (born December 29, 1987) is a former

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. He first enrolled at the

University of Nebraska–Lincoln The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (Nebraska, NU, or UNL) is a public land-grant research university in Lincoln, Nebraska. Chartered in 1869 by the Nebraska Legislature as part of the Morrill Act of 1862, the school was known as the Univer ...

before transferring to

Abilene Christian University Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1906 as ''Childers Classical Institute''. ACU is one of the largest private universities in the Southwestern United States and has one of t ...

. He attended

Narbonne High School Nathaniel Narbonne High School (NHS) is a school located at 24300 South Western Avenue, in the Harbor City area of Los Angeles, California. Narbonne serves grades 9 through 12 and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Narbonne serve ...

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. Culbert has been a member of the

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and

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of the

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(CFL).

Early years

Culbert played

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for the Narbonne High School Gauchos. He recorded more than 4,000 rushing yards and scored 37 touchdowns in his career. He rushed for 1,955 yards and 17 touchdowns his senior year. He also recorded 10 receptions for 123 yards his senior year. Culbert set a school record with 332 rushing yards. He also amassed 106 tackles, seven sacks and two interceptions.

College career

Culbert played college football from 2006 to 2008 with the

Nebraska Cornhuskers The Nebraska Cornhuskers (often abbreviated to Huskers) are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The university is a member of the Big Ten Conference, and the Cornhuskers compete in NCAA Divisi ...

of the

. He played running back and defensive back for the Cornhuskers before settling on defensive back in 2008. He transferred to play his senior year of college football for the

Abilene Christian Wildcats Abilene Christian Wildcats (variously ACU or ACU Wildcats) refers to the sports teams of Abilene Christian University located in Abilene, Texas. The Wildcats joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) on July 1, 2021 after having spent the prev ...

in 2009.

Professional career

Culbert was rated the 63rd best

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in the

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by NFLDraftScout.com. He spent time playing for the Milan Demons of the

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Toronto Argonauts

Culbert signed with the

on May 10, 2013. He played in three games for the Argonauts in 2013, recording 13 defensive tackles. He was released by the Argonauts on November 18, 2013.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Culbert was signed to the

' practice roster on July 25, 2016. He was promoted to the active roster on July 28. He totaled 16 defensive tackles in four games for the Roughriders during the 2016 season. Culbert was released by the team on August 23, 2016.

Personal life

Culbert has spent time acting in Los Angeles since being released by the Argonauts.

References

External links

Just Sports Statsrealmajorculbert.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Culbert, Major Living people 1987 births American football linebackers American football running backs American football defensive backs Canadian football linebackers Nebraska Cornhuskers football players Abilene Christian Wildcats football players Toronto Argonauts players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Players of American football from Los Angeles People from Harbor City, Los Angeles Players of Canadian football from Los Angeles