Christo Bilukidi
| No. -- Free agent | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Date of birth: | December 13, 1989 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Angola | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Ottawa (ON) St. Patrick's | ||||||||
| College: | Georgia State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 6 / Pick: 189 | ||||||||
| CFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 3 / Pick: 21 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2015 | |||||||||
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Christo Bilukidi (born December 13, 1989) is an Angolan-born professional football defensive end who is a free agent. He played collegiate football at Eastern Arizona College before transferred to Georgia State University where he was a two-year starter for the Georgia State Panthers.[1]
Early life
Bilukidi was born in Angola and lived in France and Brazil before his family settled in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He did not play football until his senior year at St. Patrick's High School in Ottawa.[2] He attended and played for Eastern Arizona College in 2009 before playing for Georgia State.[1] He was a member of Georgia State's first football team and, together with Jake Muasau, the first Panthers to play in the NFL.[3][4]
Professional career
CFL Draft
He was also drafted 21st overall in the 3rd round of the 2012 CFL Draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[1][2]
NFL Draft
On April 28, 2012, Bilukidi became the first former Georgia State football player to be drafted into the NFL when he was chosen by the Oakland Raiders as the 189th pick overall in the 6th round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Oakland Raiders
Bilukidi was released by the Raiders on October 23, 2013.
Cincinnati Bengals
He signed with the Bengals on November 1, 2013. This contract was voided as Bilukidi's work visa did not transfer to another team.[5] Once he secured proper documentation, he re-signed with the Bengals on November 21.[6]
The Bengals released Bilukidi on September 6, 2014 before their first game of the 2014 season.
Baltimore Ravens
On September 8, 2014, the Baltimore Ravens signed Bilukidi after voiding the contract of Ray Rice. On February 27, 2015, the Baltimore Ravens extended Bilukidi to a 2-year contract. Bilukidi was waived by the Ravens on October 10, 2015.[7]
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins signed Bilukidi to a futures contract on January 4, 2016.[8] He was released on May 2.[9]
References
- 1 2 3 "Bilukidi Makes History as GSU's First Draft Pick". Georgia State. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- 1 2 Taffur, Vittorio (2012-05-14). "Christo Bilukidi makes a big impression". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
- ↑ "Christo Bilukidi". Georgia State Panthers. Pro Football Weekly. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
- ↑ Suarez, Ismael (2012-09-15). "Big guy, little guy". The Signal. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
- ↑ "NFL nullifies Bengals' contract with Christo Bilukidi". NBC Sports. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- ↑ "Bengals sign Christo Bilukidi, again, after having prior contract voided". NBC Sports. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
- ↑ Mink, Ryan (October 10, 2015). "Returner Ross Promoted To Active Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Redskins Sign Three To Reserve/Future Contracts". Redskins.com. January 4, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ↑ "05/02: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. May 2, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com • ESPN • Pro-Football-Reference
- Oakland Raiders bio
- Georgia State Panthers bio