Prentiss Waggner (born June 28, 1990) is a former American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Tennessee.

Prentiss Waggner
Personal information
Born: (1990-06-28) June 28, 1990 (age 33)
Clinton, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Clinton High School
College:Tennessee
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2013
Career history
Career highlights and awards

Early years edit

Waggner attended and played high school football at Clinton High School in Clinton, Louisiana.[1]

College career edit

Waggner attended the University of Tennessee from 2008–2012 under head coaches Phillip Fulmer, Lane Kiffin, and Derek Dooley.[2][3] He redshirted in the 2008 season.[4] In the 2009 season, he appeared in 13 games. He had one assisted tackle in the game against Memphis on November 7.[5] He had five total tackles in the game against Ole Miss on November 14.[6] In the 2010 season, he had a larger role on the defense. He had a 54-yard interception return for a touchdown in the season opener against Tennessee-Martin.[7] He had a nine-yard interception return for a touchdown against UAB on September 25.[8] He had two fumble recoveries in the game against Memphis on November 6.[9] He had a 10-yard interception return for a touchdown against Ole Miss on November 13.[10] On the 2010 season, he totaled 57 total tackles, two tackles-for-loss, nine passes defensed, five interceptions, three pick-sixes, and two fumble recoveries.[11] In the 2011 season, he had 48 total tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two sacks, two interceptions, nine passes defensed, and a forced fumble.[12] In the 2012 season, he had 48 total tackles, two tackles-for-loss, two interceptions, six passes defensed, and one forced fumble.[13]

Professional career edit

Waggner went undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on April 29, 2013. He was later cut by the team on May 14.[14]

References edit

  1. ^ Brown, Patrick (April 4, 2012). "Prentiss Waggner leader of Vols' corners". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "Prentiss Waggner College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "Tennessee Volunteers Football Record By Year". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  4. ^ "Prentiss Waggner Bio". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  5. ^ "Memphis at Tennessee Box Score, November 7, 2009". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  6. ^ "Tennessee at Ole Miss Box Score, November 14, 2009". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "Tennessee-Martin at Tennessee Box Score, September 4, 2010". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  8. ^ "UAB at Tennessee Box Score, September 25, 2010". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  9. ^ "Tennessee at Memphis Box Score, November 6, 2010". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  10. ^ "Ole Miss at Tennessee Box Score, November 13, 2010". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  11. ^ "Prentiss Waggner 2010 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  12. ^ "Prentiss Waggner 2011 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  13. ^ "Prentiss Waggner 2012 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  14. ^ "Prentiss Waggner NFL Transactions: Signings, Trades & more". www.foxsports.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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