Javelin Guidry
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Guidry with the New York Jets in 2022
No. 40 – New York Jets
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-08-06) August 6, 1998
Murrieta, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:
College:Utah (2017–2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2022
Total tackles:70
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:3
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Javelin Kajireh Guidry (born August 6, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah.

Early years

At Cedar Park High School in Texas, Guidry won the Texas State 100 Meter Track Championship with a time of 10.41 seconds.[1] While at Vista Murrieta High School in California, on June 3, 2017, Guidry ran the fastest 100 meter dash in state history with a time of 10.13.[2] In 2019, while at the University of Utah, Guidry won the 60 meter dash title at the University of Washington invitational with a time of 6.59. The mark was the seventh fastest in the world at the time that year and bested the mark of professional Kyree King.[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitBench press
5 ft 9 in
(1.75 m)		 191 lb
(87 kg)		 31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		 9 in
(0.23 m)		4.29 s1.51 s2.52 s21 reps
All values from NFL Combine[4][5]

Guidry ran a 4.29-second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. The mark was the second fastest time, behind only Henry Ruggs at 4.27-seconds.[6]

New York Jets (first stint)

Guidry was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on May 6, 2020.[7] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[8] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on October 1, 2020,[10] and made his NFL debut in the Jets' week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos that day.

On August 30, 2022, Guidry was waived by the Jets.[11]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 31, 2022, Guidry was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[12] He was waived on September 10, 2022.[13]

Las Vegas Raiders

On September 12, 2022, Guidry was claimed off waivers by the Las Vegas Raiders.[14] He was waived on September 21 and signed to the practice squad two days after.[15] On October 25, 2022, Guidry was released from the practice squad.[16]

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 31, 2022, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Guidry to their practice squad.[17] Guidry was released on December 6, 2022.[18]

Atlanta Falcons

On December 8, 2022, Guidry was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.[19] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[20] He was waived on May 15, 2023.[21]

New York Jets (second stint)

Guidry returned to the Jets after he was claimed off waivers by the team on May 16, 2023. He was placed on injured reserve on August 17, 2023.

References

  1. ↑ "A closer look at Jets UDFA CB Javelin Guidry". ganggreennation.com. August 26, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Utah football's Javelin Guidry finds world-class success on the track". deseret.com. February 11, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Speedy Javelin Guidry balancing USA track success amid Utah football conditioning". ksl.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Javelin Guidry Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Javelin K. Guidry College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  6. ↑ Legwold, Jeff (March 1, 2020). "Utah DB Javelin Guidry posts sizzling 4.29 in 40 at combine". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  7. ↑ Lange, Randy and Ethan Greenberg (May 6, 2020). "Jets Sign 9 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  8. ↑ Lange, Randy (September 5, 2020). "Jets Move 27 to Get Their Roster to 53-Player Limit". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  9. ↑ Lange, Randy (September 6, 2020). "15 Signed to Practice Squad; All Were in Jets Training Camp". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  10. ↑ Alper, Josh (October 1, 2020). "Jets add four players to active roster ahead of Thursday's game". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  11. ↑ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 30, 2022). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com.
  12. ↑ Urban, Darren (August 31, 2022). "Cardinals Claim Cornerback Javelin Guidry Off Waivers". AZCardinals.com.
  13. ↑ "Cardinals Bring Back Max Garcia, Place Cody Ford On IR". AZCardinals.com. September 10, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Raiders claim Javelin Guidry, place Anthony Averett on IR". NBCSports.com. September 12, 2022.
  15. ↑ Comeaux, Jonathan (September 23, 2022). "Raiders Sign DB Javelin Guidry To PS, Cut G Jordan Meredith". NFL Trade Rumors.com. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Raiders acquire 2023 sixth-round draft pick from Cowboys". Raiders.com. October 25, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  17. ↑ McPherson, Chris (October 31, 2022). "Eagles sign CB Javelin Guidry to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  18. ↑ Erby, Glen (December 6, 2022). "Eagles release 3 players from the practice squad ahead of Week 14 matchup vs. Giants". Eagles Wire. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  19. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (December 12, 2022). "Falcons make roster moves, announce signing of backup quarterback". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  20. ↑ Deighton, John (January 9, 2023). "Falcons sign 18 players to Reserve/Future contracts". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  21. ↑ Bair, Scott (May 15, 2023). "Falcons sign four, cut several in series of moves following rookie minicamp". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
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