Caelan Kamuela Grugier-Hill was born on May 16,1994 and is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent.
17 Facts About Kamu Grugier-Hill
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Kamu Grugier-Hill played college football for the Eastern Illinois Panthers, and was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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Kamu Grugier-Hill began playing football in his junior year of high school as a safety and punter.
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Kamu Grugier-Hill played for the Eastern Illinois Panthers football team from 2012 to 2015.
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Kamu Grugier-Hill reportedly became the first player ejected in the 2014 college football season when he punched a Minnesota lineman in the groin.
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Kamu Grugier-Hill recorded his first career tackle and his only tackle of the 2016 season when he brought down Duke Johnson of the Cleveland Browns for a loss of six yards in Week 1 at Lincoln Financial Field.
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On November 19,2017, Kamu Grugier-Hill filled in on kickoffs for kicker Jake Elliott after Elliott suffered a concussion against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Kamu Grugier-Hill did not attempt a field goal or an extra point as the Eagles went for a two-point conversion after every touchdown.
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Kamu Grugier-Hill recorded his first career interception by picking off a pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning on October 11,2018.
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Kamu Grugier-Hill was placed on injured reserve on December 18,2019, after being diagnosed with a lower lumbar disc herniation.
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On March 21,2020, Kamu Grugier-Hill signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins which reunited him with head coach Brian Flores, who had previously been the linebackers coach for the Patriots.
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On March 23,2021, Kamu Grugier-Hill signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans.
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On December 5,2021, in a game against the Indianapolis Colts, Kamu Grugier-Hill set the Texans' franchise record for tackles in a single game, with 19 tackles.
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On October 26,2022, Kamu Grugier-Hill asked for and was granted his release from the Texans.
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On November 2,2022, Kamu Grugier-Hill signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
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Kamu Grugier-Hill played in 17 games with five starts, recording 56 tackles, one sack, and one interception.
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On March 20,2024, Kamu Grugier-Hill signed with the Minnesota Vikings.