Badara Traore
![]() Traore at LSU in 2019 | |
No. 73 – Jacksonville Jaguars | |
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Position: | Offensive tackle |
Personal information | |
Born: | Hyde Park, Massachusetts | March 12, 1997
Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Matignon (MA) |
College: | LSU |
Undrafted: | 2020 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Badara Traore (born March 12, 1997) is an American football offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU.[1][2]
Early life[]
Traore was born to Bakary Traore and Rouguiatou Kaba, both African immigrants, and grew up in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. He attended Matignon High School, where he played on the football and basketball teams and commuted two hours each way.[3]
College career[]
Traore played two seasons at ASA College in Brooklyn, New York. In 2018, he transferred to Louisiana State University to continue his collegiate football career, turning down offers from 26 schools, including Oklahoma, Auburn, and Texas.[4][5] In his first season at LSU, he played in all 13 games, starting 2 of them, and was referred to as "one of the most improved players on the team" by head coach Ed Orgeron.[6] Going into his senior year, Traore served as the backup right tackle to Austin Deculus and took snaps on special teams. During his final season at LSU, he played in 13 games and earned 3 starts against Georgia Southern, Ole Miss, and Arkansas (one at left tackle and two at right tackle).
Professional career[]
Chicago Bears[]
Traore was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 25, 2020.[7] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the following day.[8][9] On October 10, 2020, Traore was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for COVID-19.[10] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bears on January 11, 2021.[11] On August 24, 2021, he was waived by the Bears.[12]
Jacksonville Jaguars[]
On August 25, 2021, Traore was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[13] He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[14][15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.[16]
Personal life[]
Traore graduated from Louisiana State University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies.[17] He has a younger brother, Boabacar, who is verbally committed to Boston College for the class of 2023.[18]
References[]
- ^ "Badara Traore College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ Kubena, Brooks. "The story of Badara Traore: his family's 'American Dream,' long train rides and long journeys". The Advocate. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ Conte, J. D. "Suffolk security officer reflects on son's national title at LSU, possible NFL future". The Suffolk Journal. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
- ^ "Badara Traore, 2018 Offensive tackle - Rivals.com". n.rivals.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ "Badara Traore's path to the NFL filled with obstacles". Geaux247. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "In Focus: Badara Traore". LSU Tigers. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ Shipp, Sonny. "Badara Traore signs undrafted free agent deal with Chicago Bears". 247sports. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster". www.chicagobears.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Bears sign 16 to practice squad". www.chicagobears.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ Kane, Colleen. "Chicago Bears place practice squad offensive lineman Badara Traore on COVID-19/reserve list". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ Finley, Patrick (2021-01-11). "Bears sign 10 to reserve/futures deals". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Bears reach mandatory 80-man limit". ChicagoBears.com. August 24, 2021.
- ^ "Official: Jaguars Make Roster Moves". Jaguars.com. August 25, 2021.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Reduce Roster to 53". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2021.
- ^ Oehser, John (September 1, 2021). "Official: Jaguars claim Johnson, sign 13 players to practice squad". Jaguars.com.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars sign 8 players to Reserve/Future contracts". Jaguars.com. January 10, 2022.
- ^ "Eleven Tigers Head to NFL with College Degrees". LSU Tigers. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
- ^ Black, A. J. "Boston College Football Lands Trio Of Local '23 Recruits". Sports Illustrated Boston College Eagles News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
External links[]
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Greater Boston
- Players of American football from Massachusetts
- African-American players of American football
- American football offensive linemen
- LSU Tigers football players
- Chicago Bears players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
- 21st-century African-American sportspeople