Greg Fassitt
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| Position | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 4, 1985 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Grambling |
| NFL draft | 2007: undrafted |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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Greg Fassitt (born April 4, 1985) is an American former professional football cornerback. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Grambling.
Fassitt was also a member of the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Florida Tuskers, and Calgary Stampeders.
College career
[edit | edit source]Fassitt played collegiately at Grambling State. He played in 32 games, recording 110 tackles, 7 interceptions, and 31 passes defensed.[2]
Professional career
[edit | edit source]Chicago Bears
[edit | edit source]After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL draft, Fassitt signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 7. He was waived on September 1 and re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.
First stint with Saints
[edit | edit source]Fassitt signed a future contract with the New Orleans Saints on January 19, 2008. He was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury on August 30, and eventually released with an injury settlement on September 11.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[edit | edit source]Fassitt signed a future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2008. He was waived by the team on May 4, 2009.
Florida Tuskers
[edit | edit source]Fassitt was drafted by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League in the UFL Premiere Season Draft in 2009. He signed with the team on August 17,[3] but was released from his contract to sign with the New Orleans Saints.[4]
Second stint with Saints
[edit | edit source]Fassitt was re-signed by the New Orleans Saints on August 17, 2009 after the team released cornerback Jason David. He was waived/injured on August 31 and subsequently reverted to injured reserve. He was released with an injury settlement on September 1.
The Saints re-signed Fassitt to their practice squad on November 28, 2009. He was promoted to the active roster on December 26 when the team waived tight end Tory Humphrey. The Saints waived Fassitt on December 29 and re-signed him to the practice squad. He was signed to a future contract on February 13, 2010. On June 15, 2010, Fassitt was released with an injury settlement.
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- 1985 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from New Orleans
- American football cornerbacks
- Grambling State Tigers football players
- Chicago Bears players
- New Orleans Saints players
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
- Florida Tuskers players
- Calgary Stampeders players
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Players of Canadian football from New Orleans