Yamon Figurs (born January 10, 1983) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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and

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in the

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(NFL) and

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(CFL). He played

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for the

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and was selected by the

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in the third round of the

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. Figurs was also a member of the

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and

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Early life

Figurs played

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at Westwood High School in

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. While there he was a three-year starter and earned All-Conference and All-Area honors as a senior. He also lettered in

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College career

Figurs played

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. During his senior year, he earned first-team All-

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honors as a

. He finished his career with 73 receptions for 1,144 yards, and 2,275

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. In 2006, he received a bachelor's degree in social science.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Figurs was selected by the

in the third round of the

. During his rookie season, he was the Ravens main kick and

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after their starting kick returner B. J. Sams suffered a torn Anterior cruciate ligament on September 10, 2007. He finished the season with one returned kick for a touchdown, one punt return for a touchdown, and one catch for 36 yards. During the 2008 season, safety

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took over the main return duties. And again Figurs only recorded one catch; however, it was a 43-yard touchdown. He stayed with the Ravens through the 2009 preseason but failed to make final cuts as he was waived on September 5.

Detroit Lions

Figurs was claimed off waivers by the

on September 6, 2009. He was waived on September 30.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Figurs was signed by the

on October 13. He was waived on December 22 when the team re-signed

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Oakland Raiders

Figurs signed a future contract with the

on January 13, 2010. He was cut on September 15, 2010, due in part to a fumble. He caught two passes while on the roster.

Cleveland Browns

On October 20, 2010 Figurs signed a contract with the

to replace injured receivers

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and

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. He was waived on October 26. His only statistic occurred when he lost four yards on a handoff.

Tennessee Titans

On January 13, 2011 Figurs signed a future contract with the

, but was waived on September 2.

Edmonton Eskimos

On April 16, 2012 Figurs signed with the

of the

. He was released on June 23, 2012.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Figurs left the 2013

training camp after realizing he wasn't going to make the team.

References

External links

Edmonton Eskimos bio
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