Shilique Calhoun
{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Shilique Calhoun
| image = Shilique Calhoun and Montae Nicholson (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| alt = Calhoun in 2019
| caption = Calhoun with the New England Patriots in 2019
| current_team =
| number = 91, 90
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|3|20}}
| birth_place = Middletown Township, New Jersey, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 260
| high_school = Middletown North
| college = Michigan State
| draftyear = 2016
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 75
| pastteams =
- Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2021|2022}})*
| status =
| highlights =
- 3× First-team All-Big Ten (2013–2015)
- Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year (2013)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 56
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 2.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 3
| pfr = CalhSh00
}}
Shilique Calhoun (born March 20, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans, and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round in the 2016 NFL draft.
Early life
Calhoun attended Middletown High School North in Middletown Township, New Jersey. He was a defensive end and tight end for the high school football team. He also played basketball.
College career
Calhoun was redshirted at Michigan State University as a freshman in 2011.
As a redshirt freshman in 2012, he played in all 13 games as a backup. He recorded 6 tackles (2.5 for a loss, including 1 sack) and 2 passes defensed. His first year as starter, as a sophomore in 2013, he posted 37 tackles (14 for a loss, including 7.5 sacks), 1 interception, 4 fumble recoveries, and 2 forced fumbles. He was named a second team All-American by numerous publications and was a finalist for the Ted Hendricks Award.[http://www.freep.com/article/20140111/SPORTS07/301110027/shilique-calhoun-michigan-state-football Michigan State's Shilique Calhoun vows to become better player, leader]{{cite web | last=Leung | first=Diamond | title=Michigan State's Shilique Calhoun named finalist for Ted Hendricks Award defensive end of the year | website=mlive | date=2013-12-06 | url=https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2013/12/michigan_states_shilique_calho_4.html | access-date=2024-11-05}} Although he was eligible for the 2014 NFL draft, he decided to return for his junior season.[http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/12/no_nfl_yet_michigan_states_shi.html No NFL, yet: Michigan State's Shilique Calhoun 'definitely' coming back, has bigger goals] During his junior year in 2014, he posted 39 tackles (12.5 for a loss, including 8 sacks), 1 fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. He was expected to leave college and enter the 2015 NFL draft, but he returned to school for his senior year and, during the 2015 season, he collected 49 tackles (15 for a loss, including 10.5 sacks), 3 passes defensed, and a forced fumble. He finished his four-year college career with 27 sacks, 131 tackles (44 tackles for a loss), four forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, and one interception.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
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| height in = 4+3/8
| weight = 251
| dash = 4.82
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| shuttle = 4.25
| cone drill = 6.97
| vertical = 35.0
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 7
| bench = 23
| arm span = 34+1/4
| hand span = 9+7/8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/shilique-calhoun/32194341-4c42-2827-13a0-edfa592dfc47 |title=Shilique Calhoun Combine Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=November 8, 2020}}
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=Oakland Raiders=
On April 29, 2016, Calhoun was selected in the third round (75th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.{{Cite web|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Take-Michigan-State-DE-Shilique-Calhoun-in-3rd-Round-of-2016-NFL-Draft/9d54e038-6d39-4791-8fe5-f311275ad0ef|title=Oakland Raiders Take Michigan State DE Shilique Calhoun in 3rd Round of 2016 NFL Draft|website=Raiders.com|access-date=June 19, 2016}} On May 17, 2016, it was announced that Calhoun would wear number 91, formerly held by Justin Tuck.{{Cite web|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Shilique-Calhoun-Ready-To-Take-Ownership-Of-Number-91/90562196-5932-4db8-b30c-c51953a9aefe|title=Shilique Calhoun Ready To Take Ownership Of Number 91|website=Raiders.com|access-date=June 19, 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RAIDERS/status/732665796845928448|title=OAKLAND RAIDERS on Twitter|website=Twitter|access-date=June 19, 2016}} On June 17, 2016, Calhoun signed with the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Third-Round-Pick-LB-Shilique-Calhoun/fe786758-e0dc-4391-85da-1efe5efad949|title=Raiders Sign Third-Round Pick LB Shilique Calhoun|website=www.raiders.com|access-date=June 19, 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.raiders.com/media-vault/videos/Third-Rounder-Shilique-Calhoun-Signs-His-Contract/8aad785a-b4f2-4bdb-93a6-3579cbbb4fb6|title=Third Rounder Shilique Calhoun Signs His Contract|website=www.raiders.com|access-date=June 19, 2016}} He played in 10 games as a rookie recording nine tackles and a pass defensed before being placed on injured reserve on December 23, 2016.{{cite web|title=Raiders Activate DE Mario Edwards Jr.|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-activate-de-mario-edwards-jr-18327148|website=Raiders.com|date=December 23, 2016}}
On September 2, 2017, Calhoun was waived by the Raiders and was signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Raiders Announce Transactions|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Transactions/f671cc9c-caa3-429f-992e-5629667b4dec|website=Raiders.com|date=September 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209084351/http://www.raiders.com:80/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Transactions/f671cc9c-caa3-429f-992e-5629667b4dec|archive-date=December 9, 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Raiders Announce Practice Squad Signings|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Practice-Squad-Signings/79e7c359-30a5-46de-af16-250eccee9fa2|website=Raiders.com|date=September 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209091343/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Announce-Practice-Squad-Signings/79e7c359-30a5-46de-af16-250eccee9fa2|archive-date=December 9, 2017}} He was promoted to the active roster on October 14, 2017.{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign LB Shilique Calhoun To Active Roster|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-lb-shilique-calhoun-to-active-roster-19567482|website=Raiders.com|date=October 14, 2017}}
On September 12, 2018, Calhoun was waived by the Raiders and was re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Raiders waive linebacker Shilique Calhoun|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-waive-linebacker-shilique-calhoun|website=Raiders.com|date=September 12, 2018}} He was promoted back to the active roster on September 18, 2018.{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign Calhoun From Practice Squad|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-calhoun-from-practice-squad|website=Raiders.com|date=September 18, 2018}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 5, 2018.{{cite web|title=Raiders announce transactions - 12.5.18|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-transactions-12-5-18|website=Raiders.com|date=December 5, 2018}}
=New England Patriots=
On May 2, 2019, Calhoun was signed by the New England Patriots.{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign 10 Rookie Free Agents and Two Free Agents|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-10-rookie-free-agents-and-two-free-agents|website=Patriots.com|date=May 2, 2019}}
On March 24, 2020, Calhoun was re-signed by the Patriots.{{cite web|title=Patriots Re-Sign LB Shilique Calhoun|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-re-sign-lb-shilique-calhoun|website=Patriots.com|date=March 24, 2020}}
In Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, Calhoun recorded his first career sack on Russell Wilson during the 35–30 loss.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks - September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200sea.htm |access-date=2020-09-22 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2020.{{cite web|title=Patriots Make Series Of Roster Transactions|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-series-of-roster-transactions|website=Patriots.com|date=November 14, 2020}} He was activated on December 19, 2020.{{cite web|title=Patriots Activate Linebacker Shilique Calhoun To The 53-Man Roster From Injured Reserve; Release Defensive Lineman Isaiah Mack|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-activate-linebacker-shilique-calhoun-to-the-53-man-roster-from-injured-|website=Patriots.com|date=December 19, 2020}}
=San Francisco 49ers=
On August 10, 2021, Calhoun signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web|title=49ers Sign DL Shilique Calhoun, CB Alexander Myres; Waive Two Players|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-dl-shilique-calhoun-cb-alexander-myres-waive-two-players|publisher=49ers.com|date=August 10, 2021|access-date=August 11, 2021}} He was released on August 24, 2021.{{cite web|title=49ers Make a Series of Roster Moves ahead of the Roster Cut Deadline|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-make-a-series-of-roster-moves-ahead-of-the-roster-cut-deadline|website=49ers.com|date=August 24, 2021}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
On October 19, 2021, Calhoun was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.{{cite web|title=Chiefs sign veteran linebacker to practice squad, release Darryl Williams|url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2021/10/19/22735486/kansas-city-chiefs-sign-veteran-linebacker-shilique-calhoun-to-practice-squad-drop-darryl-williams|work=Arrowhead Pride|publisher=SB Nation|date=October 19, 2021}} He was released on January 18, 2022.
On February 9, 2022, Calhoun signed a reserve/future contract.{{cite web|title=Chiefs sign LB Shilique Calhoun on reserve/future contract |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/09/kansas-city-chiefs-shilique-calhoun-signed-reserve-future-deal/ |author=Goldman, Charles|website=Chiefswire.com|date=February 10, 2022}} He was waived on August 8, 2022.{{cite web|title=Chiefs sign Matt Dickerson, cut Shilique Calhoun|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/08/chiefs-sign-matt-dickerson-cut-shilique-calhoun/amp/|author=Williams, Charean|website=NBCSports.com|date=August 8, 2022}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/shilique_calhoun_765018.html Michigan State Spartans bio]
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Category:21st-century African-American sportsmen
Category:21st-century American sportsmen
Category:Middletown High School North alumni
Category:Sportspeople from Middletown Township, New Jersey
Category:Players of American football from Monmouth County, New Jersey
Category:American football defensive ends
Category:Michigan State Spartans football players
Category:Oakland Raiders players
Category:New England Patriots players