Emmett Cleary played college football at Boston College, and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
11 Facts About Emmett Cleary
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Emmett Cleary was a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and Detroit Lions.
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Emmett Cleary received honorable-mention All-state, two-time All-East Suburban Catholic Conference, Daily Herald Northwest Suburban All-Area and ESCC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year honors.
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Emmett Cleary was named an Illinois State Scholar and a National Merit finalist.
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Emmett Cleary was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts after the 2013 NFL draft on April 30.
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On October 16,2013, Emmett Cleary was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their practice squad.
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On September 28,2016, Emmett Cleary was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to be the reserve swing tackle and replace an injured Chaz Green.
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Emmett Cleary played only on special teams until Week 16 against the Detroit Lions, where he replaced an injured Tyron Smith at left tackle in the third quarter.
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Emmett Cleary started at left tackle in the season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles in place of an injured Smith.
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On September 12,2017, Emmett Cleary was signed by the Detroit Lions.
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Emmett Cleary announced his retirement from the NFL on April 10,2018.