Rashaad Khimbrel Lawrence Duncan (born December 10, 1986) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. He played

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. He was also a member of the

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, and

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Early life

Duncan was born in

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and played

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. As a senior, he compiled 62 tackles, 16 tackles for losses and nine

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s and the team finished 10-1, advancing to the regional finals of the Florida 3A playoffs. He was named All-Palm Beach County, All-Western Conference, and was selected to play in the

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All-Star Game. As an All-Florida Class 3A second-team honoree, Duncan helped lead Glades Central to undefeated regular seasons each of his last two years. Duncan also participated in

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and

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College career

Duncan played in 48 consecutive games over his last four years at Pitt and was named the Defensive Line MVP in 2008 by the coaching staff. He compiled 55 tackles and 1.5 sacks as a senior. Duncan graduated Pittsburgh with a degree in Administration of Justice.

Professional career

Duncan was signed by the

as an

on May 1, 2009. He was signed to the practice squad on September 7, 2009 and was released on October 13, 2009. He was then signed to the

' practice squad on October 20, 2009 and was released on October 27, 2009. Duncan was signed to the

’ practice squad on December 1, 2009. Duncan was signed to the

' practice squad on December 22, 2010. He was waived on July 30, 2011.

References

External links

Washington Redskins bioBuffalo Bills bioCarolina Panthers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Duncan, Rashaad 1986 births Living people Players of American football from Belle Glade, Florida American football defensive tackles Pittsburgh Panthers football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Carolina Panthers players Buffalo Bills players Jacksonville Sharks players Washington Redskins players