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Greg Stroman
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Stroman with the Redskins in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1996-03-08) March 8, 1996 (age 28)
Warrenton, Virginia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Stonewall Jackson (Bull Run, Virginia)
College:Virginia Tech (2014–2017)
Position:Cornerback
NFL draft:2018 / round: 7 / pick: 241
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-ACC (2017)
  • Second-team All-ACC (2016)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:65
Pass deflections:6
Interceptions:3
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Return yards:135
Player stats at PFR

Gregory O'Neill Stroman Jr. (born March 8, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Early life

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While living in Bristow, Virginia, Stroman attended Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas, Virginia. At Stonewall Jackson, he was a first-team 6A All-State selection. A 3-star recruit, Stroman committed to play football for Virginia Tech over offers from Campbell, Duke, Norfolk State, Old Dominion, UMass, Virginia, and Wisconsin.[1]

College career

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Stroman (left) playing in the 2014 Military Bowl.

As a freshman, Stroman made an immediate impact for the Hokies on special teams as he fielded 36 punts for 249 yards.[2] In his sophomore season, he recorded 27 punt returns for 109 yards and collecting 24 tackles on defense.[2] In his junior season, Stroman tied for second in the Atlantic Coast Conference in both pass breakups (11, including one for a touchdown) and interceptions (four for 47 yards). He added 20 total tackles and 36 punts returned for 397 yards and two touchdowns on special teams.[2] Stroman ranks second all-time in Virginia Tech history with six career return scores, trailing just DeAngelo Hall (seven).[2] In the 2015 Independence Bowl against Tulsa, he had a career-long punt return of 67 yards.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11 in
(1.80 m) 		182 lb
(83 kg) 		29+7⁄8 in
(0.76 m) 		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		 4.48 s 1.59 s 2.62 s 4.43 s 7.02 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4][5]

Washington Redskins / Football Team

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Stroman was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round, 241st overall, of the 2018 NFL draft.[6] In his rookie season, Stroman played in 15 games, recording 38 tackles, 4 passes defended, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble.[7]

On September 10, 2019, Stroman was waived/injured by the Redskins[8] and reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day. For the 2020 season he played in a few games before being placed on injured reserve again on October 16, 2020.[9] Stroman was released on August 17, 2021.[10]

Buffalo Bills

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On December 2, 2021, Stroman was signed to the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills.[11] He was released on December 9, 2021.

Los Angeles Rams

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On December 16, 2021, Stroman was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[12] He was released on December 28.

Chicago Bears

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On April 21, 2022, Stroman signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.[13] He was released on August 30, 2022.[14] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 28, 2022.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 26, 2023.[16]

On August 29, 2023, Stroman was released by the Bears and re-signed to the practice squad.[17][18] He was promoted to the active roster on September 14.[19] Stroman was released on November 8 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[20][21] He was signed to the active roster on January 6, 2024.

Stroman was released by the Bears on August 27, 2024.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Greg Stroman Recruit Interests". 247Sports. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Greg Stroman Jr. – ROCNATION". Archived from the original on April 29, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  3. ^ "Greg Stroman Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
  4. ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Greg Stroman College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  5. ^ "Greg Stroman 2018 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  6. ^ Haduck, Alyssa. "Redskins Select Two In Seventh Round Of 2018 NFL Draft". Redskins.com. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  7. ^ "Greg Stroman Stats, News and Video – CB". NFL.com.
  8. ^ "Redskins Sign DL T.Y. McGill, CB Simeon Thomas; Waive CB Greg Stroman (Injured), TE J.P. Holtz". Redskins.com. September 10, 2019. Archived from the original on September 13, 2019. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  9. ^ Alper, Josh. "Washington activates Brandon Scherff from IR". Yahoo Sports. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  10. ^ Washington Football Team Public Relations (August 17, 2021). "Washington Releases TE Nick Guggemos, CB Greg Stroman". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  11. ^ "Bills sign Greg Stroman to the practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. December 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "Rams Sign Cornerback to Practice Squad in Week 15". SI.com. December 16, 2021.
  13. ^ Mayer, Larry (April 21, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears sign WR Moore, CB Stroman". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  14. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com.
  15. ^ "NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/28/22". ProFootballRumors.com. December 28, 2022.
  16. ^ Shapiro, Alex (January 26, 2023). "Bears sign DB Greg Stroman to reserve/future contract". nbcsports.com.
  17. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 29, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com.
  18. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 11 players to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.
  19. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 14, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears put Gordon on IR; add Stroman to roster". ChicagoBears.com.
  20. ^ Ong, Eli (November 8, 2023). "Chicago Bears waive 2 defensive backs ahead of game against Carolina Panthers". WGN. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  21. ^ Comeaux, Jonathan (November 10, 2023). "Bears Re-Sign DB Greg Stroman Jr. To Practice Squad". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  22. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 27, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears reach 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com.
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