Clifton Geathers life and biography

Clifton Geathers is a defensive end who is currently a Free Agent. On September 5, 2010, he was awarded to the Miami Dolphins on waiver claims.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round (186th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft ... Waived on Sept. 4, 2010 by the Cleveland Browns ... Claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 5, 2010 ... Was signed to Miami’s practice squad on Sept. 16th after being waived by the Dolphins the previous day ... Was signed off the team’s practice squad on Oct. 23.

PRO
2010 - Was inactive on Oct. 31st at Cincinnati ... Made his Dolphin and NFL debut in a reserve role on Oct. 24th vs. Pittsburgh.

COLLEGE

Saw action in 36 contests at the University of South Carolina (2007-09) ... Recorded 41 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery as a senior ... Credited with 29 tackles in 2008… Saw action in 11 games, registering two tackles in his first season at USC ... Enrolled at South Carolina in January 2007 after spending the fall at Hargrove Military Academy in Chatham, Va. ... Majored in African-American studies.

PERSONAL

Hails from Georgetown, S.C. and attended Carvers Bay (Hemingway, S.C.) High School ... Participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl game in January 2006 ... Enjoys hunting and fishing ... Older brother, Robert, was a fourth round selection by Cincinnati in 2004 and plays defensive end ... Father, Robert Sr., was a third round pick by Buffalo in 1981 ... Uncle, Jumpy, was a second round pick by New Orleans in 1984 and played 13 years in the NFL.

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