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'''E. J. Underwood''' (born August 4, 1983 in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]]) is an [[American football]] [[defensive back]] who is currently a member of the [[Cincinnati Commandos]].
'''E. J. Underwood''' (born August 4, 1983) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive back]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
As a prep, E. J. attended [[Hamilton High School (Hamilton, Ohio)|Hamilton High School]]. His football abilities were so good, that he received a 4-star prospect rating according to [[Rivals.com]]. He received [[NCAA Division I]] scholarship offers from Georgia Tech, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State and Pittsburgh.<ref>[http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-E.J.-Underwood-447/ Rivals.com Bio - E.J. Underwood]</ref>
As a prep, E.J. attended [[Hamilton High School (Hamilton, Ohio)|Hamilton High School]]. His football abilities were so good that he received a 4-star prospect rating according to [[Rivals.com]]. He received [[NCAA Division I]] scholarship offers from Georgia Tech, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State, and Pittsburgh.<ref>[https://sports.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-E.J.-Underwood-447/ Rivals.com Bio - E.J. Underwood]</ref>


==College career==
==College career==

===Ohio State===
===Ohio State===
He played [[college football]] at [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]]. He was a member of the 2002 NCAA National Championship team that defeated Miami (FL) in the national title game.
He played [[college football]] at [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]]. He was a member of the 2002 NCAA National Championship team that defeated Miami (FL) in the national title game.


===Pikeville===
===Pikeville===
For his senior season, E. J. transferred to [[University of Pikeville]] in [[Pikeville, Kentucky|Pikeville]], [[Kentucky]].<ref>[http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/article/885.php/ Underwood lands at Pikeville from OSU]</ref> Pikeville is a [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] Institution. At the time, they were ranked 7th in the nation. The Bears finished 7-3 that season.
For his senior season, E.J. transferred to the [[University of Pikeville]] in [[Pikeville, Kentucky|Pikeville]], [[Kentucky]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/article/885.php/ |title=Underwood lands at Pikeville from OSU |access-date=July 28, 2011 |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305131352/http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/article/885.php/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Pikeville is an [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] Institution. At the time, they were ranked 7th in the nation. The Bears finished 7-3 that season.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===New York Giants===
===New York Giants===


He was signed by the [[New York Giants]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2006, and spent the entire season on the team's injury reserve list due to an injured shoulder.
He was signed by the [[New York Giants]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2006 and spent the entire season on the team's injured reserve list due to an injured shoulder.


In 2007, he was once again injured in the [[preseason]], this time with a broken jaw.<ref>[http://www.giantsgab.com/2007/08/27/cb-underwood-gone-for-season-with-broken-jaw// CB Underwood gone for Season with Broken Jaw]</ref> He was later released.<ref>[http://www.kffl.com/player/14733/nfl/ E.J. Underwood career transactions]</ref>
In 2007, he was once again injured in the [[preseason]], this time with a broken jaw.<ref>[http://www.giantsgab.com/2007/08/27/cb-underwood-gone-for-season-with-broken-jaw// CB Underwood gone for Season with Broken Jaw]</ref> He was later released.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.kffl.com/player/14733/nfl/ E.J. Underwood career transactions]</ref>


===New York Jets===
===New York Jets===
Two days after his Giants release, Underwood was a member of the [[New York Jets]]' practice squad. He was released a little over a month later.<ref>[http://www.kffl.com/player/14733/nfl/ E.J. Underwood career transactions]</ref>
Two days after his Giants release, Underwood was a member of the [[New York Jets]]' practice squad. He was released a little over a month later.<ref name=autogenerated1 />


===Buffalo Bills===
===Buffalo Bills===


In December he was signed by the [[Buffalo Bills]], and added to their practice squad for the remainder of the season.
In December, he was signed by the [[Buffalo Bills]] and added to their practice squad for the remainder of the season.


The next year the Bills re-signed Underwood, but later released him.<ref>[http://www.kffl.com/player/14733/nfl/ E.J. Underwood career transactions]</ref>
The next year the Bills re-signed Underwood, but later released him.<ref name=autogenerated1 />


===Cleveland Gladiators===
===Cleveland Gladiators===
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===Cincinnati Commandos===
===Cincinnati Commandos===


After his release from the Gladiators, Underwood signed with the [[Cincinnati Commandos]] of the [[Continental Indoor Football League]]. The Commandos went 9-1 in the regular season, and Underwood went on to win 1st Team All-CIFL honors as a defensive back.<ref>[http://www.ciflfootball.com/ciflwebsite/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=505:2010-cifl-award-winners&catid=3:newsflash&Itemid=75/ 2010 CIFL Award Winners]</ref> The Commandos went on to win the [[CIFL Championship Game]], with a 54-40 win over the [[Wisconsin Wolfpack]].<ref>[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4036457/ Commandos Bring Championship to Cincinnati]</ref>
After his release from the Gladiators, Underwood signed with the [[Cincinnati Commandos]] of the [[Continental Indoor Football League]]. The Commandos went 9-1 in the regular season, and Underwood went on to win 1st Team All-CIFL honors as a defensive back.<ref>[http://www.ciflfootball.com/ciflwebsite/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=505:2010-cifl-award-winners&catid=3:newsflash&Itemid=75/ 2010 CIFL Award Winners] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328102544/http://www.ciflfootball.com/ciflwebsite/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=505%3A2010-cifl-award-winners&catid=3%3Anewsflash&Itemid=75%2F |date=March 28, 2012 }}</ref> The Commandos went on to win the [[CIFL Championship Game]], with a 54-40 win over the [[Wisconsin Wolfpack]].<ref>[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4036457/ Commandos Bring Championship to Cincinnati]</ref>


E. J. resigned with the Commandos for the 2012 season, as the team transfers into the [[United Indoor Football League]].
E. J. re-signed with the Commandos for the 2012 season, as the team transferred into the [[United Indoor Football League]].

===Texas Revolution===
For the 2013 season, Underwood signed with the [[Texas Revolution (IFL)|Texas Revolution]].

===Marion Blue Racers===
Underwood agreed to play for the [[Marion Blue Racers]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4718298 |title=NFL Athletes Underwood, Horn Add to Blue Racer Depth |date=December 19, 2013 |publisher=OurSports Central |work=www.oursportscentral.com |access-date=December 20, 2013}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 08:52, 8 June 2024

E. J. Underwood
No. 4
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1983-08-04) August 4, 1983 (age 41)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Hamilton (OH)
College:Pikeville
Undrafted:2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:9
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

E. J. Underwood (born August 4, 1983) is a former American football defensive back.

Early life

As a prep, E.J. attended Hamilton High School. His football abilities were so good that he received a 4-star prospect rating according to Rivals.com. He received NCAA Division I scholarship offers from Georgia Tech, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State, and Pittsburgh.[1]

College career

Ohio State

He played college football at Ohio State. He was a member of the 2002 NCAA National Championship team that defeated Miami (FL) in the national title game.

Pikeville

For his senior season, E.J. transferred to the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky.[2] Pikeville is an NAIA Institution. At the time, they were ranked 7th in the nation. The Bears finished 7-3 that season.

Professional career

New York Giants

He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2006 and spent the entire season on the team's injured reserve list due to an injured shoulder.

In 2007, he was once again injured in the preseason, this time with a broken jaw.[3] He was later released.[4]

New York Jets

Two days after his Giants release, Underwood was a member of the New York Jets' practice squad. He was released a little over a month later.[4]

Buffalo Bills

In December, he was signed by the Buffalo Bills and added to their practice squad for the remainder of the season.

The next year the Bills re-signed Underwood, but later released him.[4]

Cleveland Gladiators

In 2008, he played for the Cleveland Gladiators of Arena Football League.

And again in 2010, he was a member of the team, but was released after 2 months, and did not see any playing time.[5]

Edmonton Eskimos

In 2009, Underwood signed to play with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.

Cincinnati Commandos

After his release from the Gladiators, Underwood signed with the Cincinnati Commandos of the Continental Indoor Football League. The Commandos went 9-1 in the regular season, and Underwood went on to win 1st Team All-CIFL honors as a defensive back.[6] The Commandos went on to win the CIFL Championship Game, with a 54-40 win over the Wisconsin Wolfpack.[7]

E. J. re-signed with the Commandos for the 2012 season, as the team transferred into the United Indoor Football League.

Texas Revolution

For the 2013 season, Underwood signed with the Texas Revolution.

Marion Blue Racers

Underwood agreed to play for the Marion Blue Racers in 2014.[8]

References

  1. ^ Rivals.com Bio - E.J. Underwood
  2. ^ "Underwood lands at Pikeville from OSU". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
  3. ^ CB Underwood gone for Season with Broken Jaw
  4. ^ a b c E.J. Underwood career transactions
  5. ^ Cleveland Gladiators 2010 Transactions
  6. ^ 2010 CIFL Award Winners Archived March 28, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Commandos Bring Championship to Cincinnati
  8. ^ "NFL Athletes Underwood, Horn Add to Blue Racer Depth". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
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