Cliff Louis
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1984)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Cliff Louis
| image =
| caption =
| number = 63, 58, 55, 65
| position = Guard / Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|8|24}}
| birth_place = Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 8
| weight_lbs = 315
| high_school = Stamford (CT) Westhill
| college = Morgan State
| undraftedyear = 2007
| pastteams =
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})*
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
- Florida Tuskers ({{UFL Year|2009}})*
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2009}})*
- Edmonton Eskimos ({{CFL Year|2010}})*
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2010}})*
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2010}})*
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2010}})*
- Hartford Colonials ({{UFL Year|2010}})
- Cleveland Gladiators ({{AFL Year|2011}})
- Edmonton Eskimos ({{CFL Year|2013}})
| status =
| highlights =
- Second-team All-MEAC (2006)
}}
Clifford Louis (born August 24, 1984) is a former gridiron football guard and offensive tackle. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Morgan State.
Louis has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, Florida Tuskers, Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, and Dallas Cowboys.
Early years
Louis attended Westhill High School in Stamford, Connecticut.
College career
Louis played college football at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.
Professional career
=Cleveland Browns=
Louis was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 8, 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=3146|title=Cleveland Browns - Players - Cliff Louis|accessdate=2007-07-28 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927011433/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=3146 |archivedate = 2007-09-27}} He was waived on August 14, 2008.
=First stint with Giants=
Louis was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on August 15, 2008. He was released on August 30 during final cuts.
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
On September 2, 2008, Louis was signed to the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was released on September 9.
=Second stint with Giants=
Louis was re-signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants on October 22, 2008, after the team released cornerback Rashad Barksdale. He was released on October 28, but re-signed on November 6 after defensive end Wallace Gilberry was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Following the season, Louis was re-signed to a future contract on January 12, 2009. He was waived on September 5, 2009.
=Florida Tuskers=
Louis attended 2009 training camp with the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was released on September 29.
=Arizona Cardinals=
Louis was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad on December 22, 2009. He was released two days later on December 24.
=Edmonton Eskimos=
Louis signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on April 20, 2010.
=Third stint with Giants=
Louis signed with the New York Giants on August 7, 2010. He was waived on August 20.
=Detroit Lions=
Louis signed with the Detroit Lions on August 23, 2010. He was waived on September 4, 2010.
=Dallas Cowboys=
Louis was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad after he was waived by Detroit. He was cut on September 17, 2010.
=Cleveland Gladiators=
He was picked up by the Cleveland Gladiators in 2011, and has helped them to the playoffs.{{Cite web |url=http://www.clevelandgladiators.com/team/roster/?player_id=312/ |title=Cliff Louis - Gladiators Bio |access-date=July 25, 2011 |archive-date=October 3, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003042944/http://www.clevelandgladiators.com/team/roster/?player_id=312/ |url-status=dead }}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20140329070306/http://esks.com/roster/show/id/6329 Edmonton Eskimos bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080530214109/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=3146 Cleveland Browns bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080905123037/http://www.jaguars.com/Team/Player.aspx?id=2826 Jacksonville Jaguars bio]
- [http://www.giants.com/team/player453.html New York Giants bio]{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- [https://archive.today/20130120084737/http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/team_biosPlayers.cfm?playerID=E7C97B65-E84C-6266-64881CC0CAF6CCFD Dallas Cowboys bio]
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