The famous Genard Avery is an American football outside linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. After playing college football for Memphis, he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
In week 4 of the 2020 season, Avery recorded 5 QB-hits and a sack during the 25-20 win against the San Francisco 49ers. On October 30, 2020, Avery was placed on injured reserve with an elbow injury. He was activated on November 30, 2020. He finished his season with 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
Entering the 2021 season, Avery was given a more prominent role as a starting outside linebacker. During the week 5 game against the Carolina Panthers, Avery recorded 8 tackles in the 21-18 win; the most tackles he had ever recorded in a single game up to that point.
On January 3, 2022, Avery was placed on the COVID list. He was activated one week later on January 10. He finished the season with 43 tackles and 1 sack while playing in 16 games and starting 12 of them, missing just one game where the Eagles did not play their starters.
Where did Genard Avery go to college?
Genard Avery attended Memphis. The Memphis Tigers football team represents the University of Memphis in college football in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The Tigers play in the American Athletic Conference as an all-sports member. They play home games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The team’s head coach is Ryan Silverfield.
Did Genard Avery play college football?
Genard Avery played college football for Memphis, he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
