1. Badara Traore was born on March 12,1997 and is an American professional football offensive tackle.
14 Facts About Badara Traore
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Badara Traore attended Matignon High School, where he played on the football and basketball teams and commuted two hours each way.
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Badara Traore played two seasons at ASA College in Brooklyn, New York.
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Badara Traore was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 25,2020.
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Badara Traore was waived on September 5,2020, and was signed to the practice squad the following day.
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Badara Traore was waived on August 31,2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Badara Traore made his NFL debut on January 9,2022, against the Indianapolis Colts.
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On September 1,2022, Badara Traore was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.
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On December 18,2023, Badara Traore signed a letter of intent to join the DC Defenders of the XFL for the upcoming 2024 season.
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The next day, Badara Traore was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.
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Badara Traore was waived by the Panthers with an injury settlement in August 22,2024.
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On January 23,2025, Badara Traore signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League.
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Badara Traore graduated from Louisiana State University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies.
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Badara Traore has a younger brother, Boubacar, who played defensive end at Catholic Memorial School in West Roxbury, MA; and began playing for Notre Dame in 2023.