1. Jason Raye Avant was born on April 20,1983 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.
22 Facts About Jason Avant
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Jason Avant played college football at the University of Michigan and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft.
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Jason Avant attended Carver Military Academy in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in 2002.
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Jason Avant spent his freshman year of high school in Decatur, IL at MacArthur High School.
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Jason Avant set school records for receptions, receiving yards, touchdowns, and interceptions.
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Jason Avant played in the 2002 US Army All-American Bowl.
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At the University of Michigan, Jason Avant played as a wide receiver and on special teams.
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Jason Avant played sparingly as a freshman, but as a sophomore emerged as the Wolverines' number-two receiver, behind Braylon Edwards.
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Jason Avant was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Jason Avant was re-signed to a five-year contract on March 8,2010.
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Jason Avant was named the Eagles' Ed Block Courage Award recipient for 2010.
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Jason Avant was released from the Philadelphia Eagles on March 4,2014.
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Jason Avant was amongst the unexpected and controversial roster moves under Chip Kelly, which included trading Nick Foles, releasing DeSean Jackson, trading LeSean McCoy, and re-signing Riley Cooper.
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On November 18,2014, Jason Avant was released by the Panthers.
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Coach Ron Rivera stated that Jason Avant was released to allow more opportunities for rookie receiver Philly Brown.
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Jason Avant signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in November 2014, reuniting him with his former Eagles coach Andy Reid.
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Jason Avant finished the 2014 season with 34 receptions, 352 yards and only 1 TD.
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Jason Avant was held without a catch 9 out of the 16 games he played.
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Jason Avant had his best game of the season in a Divisional Playoff loss to the New England Patriots, having 4 receptions for 69 yards.
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Jason Avant is the son of Jerry Avant and Claudette Patrick.
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Jason Avant's brother, Edwon Simmons, was a baseball player, who was drafted by Baltimore Orioles and was a safety at San Diego State.
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Jason Avant is a talent scout for a sports agency in Chicago.