Sean Porter

Sean Porter (born January 12, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies, and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft.

Early life Porter was born in Schertz, Texas. He attended Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz, and played high school football for the Samuel Clemens Buffaloes. He earned first-team all-district (26-4A) honors at linebacker, and was named to the San Antonio Express-News All-Area second-team. As a junior in 2007, he recorded 137 tackles (85 solo), seven quarterback sacks, an interception, forced two fumbles and recovered three more. The following season, as a senior in 2008, he tallied 139 tackles, seven sacks, intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated the No. 61 outside linebacker in the nation. He accepted a scholarship offer from Texas A&M University over offers from Missouri and Houston.

College career Porter enrolled in Texas A&M University, where he played for the Texas A&M Aggies football team from 2009 to 2012. As a junior in 2011, he was a first-team All-Big 12 Conference selection.

College statistics

Year Team Games Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles Blkd Solo Ast Total TFL – Yds No – Yds Int – Yds BU PD Qbh Rcv – Yds FF Kick Saf2009 Texas A&M 13 23 19 42 4.0 – 9 1.0 – 5 0 – 0 0 0 1 0 – 0 0 0 02010 Texas A&M 13 37 37 74 7.0 – 20 0.5 – 2 0 – 0 6 0 1 0 – 0 0 0 02011 Texas A&M 13 50 29 79 17.0 – 93 9.5 – 74 0 – 0 2 2 6 1 – 0 1 0 02012 Texas A&M 13 38 28 66 6.5 – 42 3.5 – 31 1 – 16 4 5 3 1 – 0 1 0 0 Career 52 148 114 261 34.5 – 164 14.5 – 112 1 – 16 12 7 11 2 – 0 2 0 0

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round (118th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.

He signed with the Bengals on May 13, 2013. He spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve.

On November 30, 2015, he was waived.

Jacksonville Jaguars Porter was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad on December 7, 2015.

On September 3, 2016, Porter was released by the Jaguars and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 6, 2016. He was promoted on injured reserve on December 27, 2016.

On May 1, 2017, Porter was released by the Jaguars.

San Francisco 49ers On August 9, 2017, Porter was signed by the San Francisco 49ers. He was released on August 29, 2017.