E. J. Bibbs
American football player (born 1991)
Emmanuel Lamarr "E. J." Bibbs Jr. (born August 28, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones.
Early life
Bibbs attended Bogan High School in Chicago where he starred at both wide receiver and linebacker.
College career
Bibbs originally committed to the University of Iowa before beginning his collegiate career at Arizona Western Community College. After one season at Arizona Western, Bibbs transferred to Iowa State.
Bibbs caught 84 passes for 844 yards and ten touchdowns in two seasons for the Cyclones. Bibbs was a John Mackey Award finalist and first-team all Big 12 Conference in 2014.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
After going unselected in the 2015 NFL draft, Bibbs signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 3, 2015.
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