1. Jaelen Strong was born on January 25,1994 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.
18 Facts About Jaelen Strong
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Jaelen Strong played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
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Jaelen Strong attended West Catholic Preparatory High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he played football and ran track.
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Jaelen Strong had scholarship offers from Eastern Michigan, Villanova and VMI before opting to attend Pierce College.
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Jaelen Strong attended Los Angeles Pierce College for two years before transferring to Arizona State University.
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Jaelen Strong had been criticized for his lack of vertical speed, but surprised many with a 4.44 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.
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Jaelen Strong was selected by the Houston Texans with the 70th overall pick in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft.
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Jaelen Strong finished his rookie season with 14 receptions for 161 yards and three touchdowns.
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In Week 8 of the 2016 season, Jaelen Strong suffered a serious ankle sprain against the Lions.
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Jaelen Strong finished his second season with 14 receptions for 131 yards with no touchdowns in eight games.
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Jaelen Strong was suspended the first game of the 2017 season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.
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On September 18,2017, Jaelen Strong was released by the Texans.
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On September 19,2017, Jaelen Strong was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Jaelen Strong was released by the Jaguars on November 18,2017 and was re-signed to the practice squad.
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Jaelen Strong was promoted to the active roster on December 23,2017.
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In Week 16, Jaelen Strong caught three passes for 38 yards and a touchdown.
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Jaelen Strong was waived by the Browns on August 27,2019.
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On February 28,2016, Jaelen Strong was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona for marijuana possession.