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Malik Cunningham
No. 12 – Baltimore Ravens
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	October 6, 1998 (age 26); Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Park Crossing (Montgomery, Alabama)
College:	Louisville (2017–2022)
Undrafted:	2023
Career history
	New England Patriots (2023); Baltimore Ravens (2023–present);
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
	Music City Bowl MVP (2019);
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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Micale Malik Cunningham (born October 6, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver^[1] for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).^[2] He played college football at Louisville. He has also played in the NFL as a quarterback for the New England Patriots.

Early life

Cunningham attended Park Crossing High School in Montgomery, Alabama. During his career, he passed for 6,276 yards and 71 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,926 yards and 32 scores. He committed to the University of Louisville to play college football.^[3]^[4]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Louisville in 2017, Cunningham appeared in 10 games and made three starts in 2018. He completed 40 of 67 passes for 473 yards with one touchdown and one interception and rushed for a team-high 497 yards and five touchdowns.^[5] In 2019, he completed 111 of 178 passes for 2,065 yards, 22 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also added 482 yards and six touchdowns rushing. On November 18, 2021, Cunningham put up 527 yards of offense (224 yards rushing and 303 yards passing) in a blowout victory against Duke; he had five passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns.^[6]

Cunningham was named the MVP of the 2019 Music City Bowl after passing for 279 yards with two touchdowns and rushing for 81 yards.^[7] Cunningham also played in the 2021 First Responder Bowl and the 2023 Senior Bowl.

Statistics

Season	Games			Passing								Rushing
Season	GP	GS	Record	Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	Avg	TD	Int	Rtg	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
2017	0	0	—	Redshirt
2018	10	3	1−2	40	67	59.7	473	7.1	1	1	120.9	79	497	6.3	5
2019	12	10	7−3	112	179	62.6	2,065	11.5	22	5	194.4	123	482	3.9	6
2020	11	11	4−7	195	304	64.1	2,617	8.6	20	12	150.3	131	609	4.6	7
2021	13	13	6−7	209	337	62.0	2,941	8.7	19	6	150.4	173	1,034	6.0	20
2022	10	10	5−5	136	218	62.4	1,568	7.2	8	5	130.3	113	560	5.0	12
Career	56	47	23−24	692	1,105	62.6	9,664	8.7	70	29	151.7	619	3,182	5.1	50

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split
5 ft 11+3⁄4 in (1.82 m)	192 lb (87 kg)	31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m)	9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m)	4.53 s	1.51 s	2.60 s
All values from NFL Combine^[8]^[9]

Cunningham was drafted in the third round of the 2023 USFL draft by the Birmingham Stallions, although he opted not to play for them during the 2023 USFL season, and instead committed to the NFL Draft.

New England Patriots

Following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL draft, the New England Patriots signed Cunningham as an undrafted free agent.^[10] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.^[11]^[12] On October 14, 2023, the Patriots promoted Cunningham to the active roster on a three-year contract.^[13]^[14] He was then released on October 24 and signed back to the practice squad the following day.^[15]^[16]

Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens signed Cunningham off the Patriots' practice squad on December 12, 2023. The signing reunited him with his former Louisville teammate Lamar Jackson.^[17] During the team's 2024 organized team activities, he transitioned from quarterback to wide receiver.^[18]

NFL career statistics

Year	Team	Games			Passing									Rushing					Sacked		Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Record	Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	Y/A	Lng	TD	Int	Rtg	Att	Yds	Y/A	Lng	TD	Sck	Yds	Fum	Lost
2023	NE	1	0	—	0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	1	5	0	0
2023	BAL	1	0	—	0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		2	0	—	0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	1	5	0	0

Personal life

Cunningham originally went by his middle name, Malik, before changing to his true first name, Micale, midway through the 2019 season.^[19] He again went by Malik in 2020.^[20]

References

^ Mink, Ryan (December 13, 2023). "Malik Cunningham Talks About His Decision to Join Ravens". Baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
^ "Patriots Release Two Players". Patriots.com. New England Patriots. October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2023. The New England Patriots announced today that they have released QB Malik Cunningham and DL Trey Flowers.
^ Bean, Josh (April 17, 2016). "Park Crossing QB Malik Cunningham commits to ACC school". AL.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
^ Champlin, Drew (July 3, 2016). "Park Crossing QB Malik Cunningham reflects on Louisville commitment, talks Alabama, Auburn interest". AL.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
^ Brown, Russ (July 17, 2019). "Satterfield sees role for both Pass and Cunningham". Kentucky Today. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
^ "Cunningham propels Louisville past Duke, 62-22". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 19, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
^ "Micale Cunningham shines, Louisville wins Music City Bowl". TribLIVE.com. Associated Press. December 30, 2019. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
^ "Malik Cunningham Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Malik Cunningham College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
^ "Patriots sign undrafted quarterback Malik Cunningham from Louisville". CBS News. April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
^ "Patriots sign 15 players to the practice squad". Patriots.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
^ "Patriots Make a Series of Transactions". Patriots.com. October 14, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
^ Grindley, Wyatt (October 14, 2023). "Patriots Signing QB Malik Cunningham To Three-Year Deal". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
^ "Patriots Release Two Players". Patriots.com. October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
^ Kerr, Jeff (October 25, 2023). "Malik Cunningham clears waivers, re-signs with Patriots practice squad, per report". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
^ "Ravens' Malik Cunningham: Nabbed by Baltimore". CBSSports.com. December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
^ Benjamin, Cody (May 24, 2024). "Ravens move this former Patriots quarterback to wide receiver during 2024 OTAs". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
^ Kim, David J. (October 5, 2019). "Louisville football fans, meet quarterback Micale Cunningham, previously known as Malik". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
^ Demling, Joey (September 19, 2020). "Louisville Quarterback: Is it Malik or Micale Cunningham?". 247sports.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

External links

Career statistics and player information from ESPN · Pro Football Reference
Baltimore Ravens bio
Louisville Cardinals bio

[1] Mink, Ryan (December 13, 2023). "Malik Cunningham Talks About His Decision to Join Ravens". Baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

[2] "Patriots Release Two Players". Patriots.com. New England Patriots. October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2023. The New England Patriots announced today that they have released QB Malik Cunningham and DL Trey Flowers.

[3] Bean, Josh (April 17, 2016). "Park Crossing QB Malik Cunningham commits to ACC school". AL.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

[4] Champlin, Drew (July 3, 2016). "Park Crossing QB Malik Cunningham reflects on Louisville commitment, talks Alabama, Auburn interest". AL.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

[5] Brown, Russ (July 17, 2019). "Satterfield sees role for both Pass and Cunningham". Kentucky Today. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

[6] "Cunningham propels Louisville past Duke, 62-22". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 19, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2023.

[7] "Micale Cunningham shines, Louisville wins Music City Bowl". TribLIVE.com. Associated Press. December 30, 2019. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

[8] "Malik Cunningham Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

[9] "2023 NFL Draft Scout Malik Cunningham College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.

[10] "Patriots sign undrafted quarterback Malik Cunningham from Louisville". CBS News. April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

[11] "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

[12] "Patriots sign 15 players to the practice squad". Patriots.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

[13] "Patriots Make a Series of Transactions". Patriots.com. October 14, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

[14] Grindley, Wyatt (October 14, 2023). "Patriots Signing QB Malik Cunningham To Three-Year Deal". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

[15] "Patriots Release Two Players". Patriots.com. October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.

[16] Kerr, Jeff (October 25, 2023). "Malik Cunningham clears waivers, re-signs with Patriots practice squad, per report". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 25, 2023.

[17] "Ravens' Malik Cunningham: Nabbed by Baltimore". CBSSports.com. December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.

[18] Benjamin, Cody (May 24, 2024). "Ravens move this former Patriots quarterback to wide receiver during 2024 OTAs". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 24, 2024.

[19] Kim, David J. (October 5, 2019). "Louisville football fans, meet quarterback Micale Cunningham, previously known as Malik". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

[20] Demling, Joey (September 19, 2020). "Louisville Quarterback: Is it Malik or Micale Cunningham?". 247sports.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.

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-'''Micale Malik Cunningham''' (born October 6, 1998) is an [[American football]] [[quarterback]] and [[wide receiver]]<ref>{{Cite news |first=Ryan |last=Mink |date=2023-12-13 |title=Malik Cunningham Talks About His Decision to Join Ravens |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/malik-cunningham-ravens-patriots-practice-squad-quarterback-wide-receiver |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=Baltimoreravens.com |language=en-US}}</ref> for the [[Baltimore Ravens]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-two-players-x1473#:~:text=FOXBOROUGH%2C%20Mass.,Louisville%20on%20May%2012%2C%202023.|title=Patriots Release Two Players|date=October 24, 2023 | website=Patriots.com|publisher=New England Patriots|access-date=October 24, 2023|quote=The New England Patriots announced today that they have released QB Malik Cunningham and DL Trey Flowers.}}</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]]. He has also played for the [[New England Patriots]].
+'''Micale Malik Cunningham''' (born October 6, 1998) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[wide receiver]]<ref>{{Cite news |first=Ryan |last=Mink |date=2023-12-13 |title=Malik Cunningham Talks About His Decision to Join Ravens |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/malik-cunningham-ravens-patriots-practice-squad-quarterback-wide-receiver |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=Baltimoreravens.com |language=en-US}}</ref> for the [[Baltimore Ravens]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-two-players-x1473#:~:text=FOXBOROUGH%2C%20Mass.,Louisville%20on%20May%2012%2C%202023.|title=Patriots Release Two Players|date=October 24, 2023 | website=Patriots.com|publisher=New England Patriots|access-date=October 24, 2023|quote=The New England Patriots announced today that they have released QB Malik Cunningham and DL Trey Flowers.}}</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]]. He has also played in the NFL as a [[quarterback]] for the [[New England Patriots]].
-==Early years==
+==Early life==
 Cunningham attended Park Crossing High School in [[Montgomery, Alabama]]. During his career, he passed for 6,276 yards and 71 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,926 yards and 32 scores. He committed to the [[University of Louisville]] to play college football.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bean |first=Josh |date=April 17, 2016 |title=Park Crossing QB Malik Cunningham commits to ACC school |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2016/04/park_crossing_qb_malik_cunning_2.html |access-date=November 29, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Champlin |first=Drew |date=July 3, 2016 |title=Park Crossing QB Malik Cunningham reflects on Louisville commitment, talks Alabama, Auburn interest |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2016/07/park_crossing_qb_malik_cunning_3.html |access-date=November 29, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}}</ref>
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-The [[Baltimore Ravens]] signed Cunningham off the Patriots' practice squad on December 12, 2023. The signing reunited him with his former Louisville teammate [[Lamar Jackson]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-12 |title=Ravens' Malik Cunningham: Nabbed by Baltimore |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-malik-cunningham-nabbed-by-baltimore/ |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>
+The [[Baltimore Ravens]] signed Cunningham off the Patriots' practice squad on December 12, 2023. The signing reunited him with his former Louisville teammate [[Lamar Jackson]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-12 |title=Ravens' Malik Cunningham: Nabbed by Baltimore |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-malik-cunningham-nabbed-by-baltimore/ |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> During the team's 2024 organized team activities, he transitioned from quarterback to wide receiver.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benjamin |first1=Cody |title=Ravens move this former Patriots quarterback to wide receiver during 2024 OTAs |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-move-this-former-patriots-quarterback-to-wide-receiver-during-2024-otas/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=24 May 2024 |date=24 May 2024}}</ref>
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 *[https://gocards.com/sports/football/roster/micale-cunningham/11216 Louisville Cardinals bio]
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v t e Baltimore Ravens roster
Active	0 Roquan Smith 2 Nate Wiggins 4 Zay Flowers 5 Jalyn Armour-Davis 7 Rashod Bateman 8 Lamar Jackson 9 Justin Tucker 10 Arthur Maulet 11 Jordan Stout 14 Kyle Hamilton 15 Nelson Agholor 16 Tylan Wallace 17 Josh Johnson 21 Brandon Stephens 22 Derrick Henry 23 Trenton Simpson 24 Beau Brade 26 Rasheen Ali 28 Sanoussi Kane 29 Ar'Darius Washington 32 Marcus Williams 38 Chris Collier 39 Eddie Jackson 40 Malik Harrison 42 Patrick Ricard 43 Justice Hill 44 Marlon Humphrey 46 Nick Moore 49 Chris Board 50 Adisa Isaac 53 Kyle Van Noy 58 Michael Pierce 61 Nick Samac 64 Tyler Linderbaum 65 Patrick Mekari 66 Ben Cleveland 70 Roger Rosengarten 72 Andrew Vorhees 74 Josh Jones 77 Daniel Faalele 79 Ronnie Stanley 80 Isaiah Likely 81 Devontez Walker 88 Charlie Kolar 89 Mark Andrews 90 David Ojabo 91 Yannick Ngakoue 92 Nnamdi Madubuike 95 Tavius Robinson 96 Broderick Washington 97 Brent Urban 98 Travis Jones 99 Odafe Oweh -- Diontae Johnson
Practice squad	6 Anthony Miller 12 Malik Cunningham 13 Devin Leary 31 Bump Cooper Jr. 33 Anthony Kendall 54 Kristian Welch 57 William Kwenkeu 67 Corey Bullock 68 C. J. Ravenell 69 Josh Tupou 71 Malaesala Aumavae–Laulu 76 Darrian Dalcourt 82 Dayton Wade 83 Qadir Ismail (Inj.) 84 Zaire Mitchell-Paden 87 Keith Kirkwood 93 Chris Wormley 94 Adedayo Odeleye (Int.)
Reserve lists	3 Deonte Harty (IR) 27 T. J. Tampa (IR) 30 Trayvon Mullen (IR) 34 Keaton Mitchell (PUP) 36 Owen Wright (IR) 45 Christian Matthew (IR) 56 Deion Jennings (IR) 59 Malik Hamm (IR)