Antwaun Molden
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Career Summary
Antwaun Molden was an Eastern Kentucky cornerback who played five NFL seasons and later worked for his alma mater.
Molden played defensive back at Eastern Kentucky before Houston selected him in the 2008 NFL Draft.
He appeared in 51 regular-season NFL games with Houston, New England and Jacksonville before returning to EKU in football operations.
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Early Life
Molden is from Cleveland, Ohio.
Eastern Kentucky listed Molden as a Cleveland, Ohio native when he joined the program.
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High School
Molden played at Warren G. Harding and Cleveland Glenville in Ohio.
Molden said he attended Warren G. Harding before transferring to Cleveland Glenville for his senior year. He also ran track at Glenville.
Eastern Kentucky recorded that he earned three football and three track letters at Warren Harding.
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College Career
Molden developed at Eastern Kentucky after beginning his college career at Toledo.
Molden played 12 games at Toledo in 2004 before transferring to Eastern Kentucky. NFL draft coverage lists his college production as 26 starts, 119 tackles, 22 passes defended, eight interceptions and five forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
Houston selected Molden in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
The Texans selected Molden in the third round, 79th overall, in the 2008 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Molden played 51 NFL games and recorded 65 tackles and two interceptions.
Molden appeared in 51 regular-season games, making two starts. NFL statistics credit him with 65 total tackles, three passes defended and two interceptions.
He played for Houston from 2008 through 2010, New England in 2011 and Jacksonville in 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Molden completed five NFL seasons after developing at Eastern Kentucky.
EKU lists Molden among its NFL alumni and records his five-season path through Houston, New England and Jacksonville.
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Playing Style
Molden described himself as a cornerback capable of press and off-coverage techniques.
In his first interview with Houston, Molden described himself as a bump-and-run corner with the athleticism to play off coverage or inside technique.
His college production included passes defended, interceptions and forced fumbles.
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Legacy
Molden returned to Eastern Kentucky after his NFL career as the program's director of football sports performance.
Eastern Kentucky listed Molden as its director of football sports performance on the 2018 football roster, linking his professional experience to his former college program.
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Post-Career
Molden worked in football sports performance at Eastern Kentucky after playing.
Eastern Kentucky listed Molden as director of football sports performance in 2018.
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22004, 00-0026219, 1985-01-23, Antwaun Molden, Antwaun, Molden
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