Claude Pelon
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born | November 27, 1992 Miami, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Orlando (FL) Agape Christian | ||||||||||
| College | USC | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2016: undrafted | ||||||||||
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Claudeson Pelon (born November 27, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
Early years
Pelon attended Agape Christian Academy in Orlando, Florida where he was named to the All-Conference team his senior season in 2010. Pelon had 68 tackles with nine sacks during his senior season.
Professional career
New York Jets
On April 30, 2016, Pelon signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2016 NFL draft.[1] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] He was released from the practice squad on September 19, 2016. He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 7, 2016.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 2, 2017.[5]
On September 14, 2017, Pelon was waived by the Jets and was re-signed to the practice squad.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 1, 2018.[7]
On June 5, 2018, Pelon was waived/injured by the Jets and placed on injured reserve.[8] He was released on June 12, 2018.
Tennessee Titans
On July 26, 2018, Pelon signed with the Tennessee Titans, but was waived/injured five days later after suffering a torn ACL.[9][10]
References
- ^ de Artola, Alicia (April 30, 2016). "Claude Pelon reportedly signs with Jets as undrafted free agent". Reign of Troy. FanSided. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Lange, Randy (September 3, 2016). "Jets Release 18 Players Ahead of Deadline". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017.
- ^ Lange, Randy. "Jets Sign 6 to Their Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016.
- ^ Lange, Randy (December 7, 2016). "Jets Sign RBs Khiry Robinson, Brandon Wilds". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ^ "Jets Sign 5 Players to Reserve/Future Deals". NewYorkJets.com. January 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017.
- ^ Lange, Randy (September 14, 2017). "Jets Waive DL Claude Pelon". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Lange, Randy (January 1, 2018). "Jets Sign 9 to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018.
- ^ Lange, Randy (June 5, 2018). "Jets Sign Free Agent DL Chris Jones". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (July 26, 2018). "Titans agree to terms with DL Claude Pelon". TitansOnline.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (July 31, 2018). "Titans Add Two Defensive Linemen, Place CB Tye Smith on IR During Roster Moves". TitansOnline.com.