B.J. Cunningham


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Position: WR
Jersey #: 89
Date of Birth: May 29, 1989
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 215 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 183 in 2012 by MIA
First Team: PHI (2013)
Last Team: PHI (2013)

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Career Summary

B.J. Cunningham was a Michigan State wide receiver who set school receiving records, appeared in two games for Philadelphia in 2013, and later had a productive CFL career with Montreal.

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College Career

At Michigan State, Cunningham finished as the school's all-time leader in receptions with 218 and receiving yards with 3,086, while ranking second in receiving touchdowns. He graduated with a sociology degree in December 2011.

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Path to the NFL

Cunningham was selected by Miami in the sixth round of the 2012 draft and spent his rookie season on Philadelphia's practice squad. Philadelphia signed him to its active roster in October 2013.

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NFL Career

Cunningham appeared in two games for Philadelphia in 2013 without recording a reception.

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Career Accomplishments

Cunningham left Michigan State as its career leader in receptions and receiving yards. In the CFL, he amassed 249 receptions for 3,433 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns over 65 games for Montreal.

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Playing Style

Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman described Cunningham as a big, physical receiver and noted that the team viewed him as a strong fit.

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Legacy

Cunningham's 218 receptions and 3,086 receiving yards established Michigan State career records at the time he left the program.

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Post-Career

Cunningham continued his professional career in the CFL, appearing in five seasons for Montreal between 2016 and 2021.

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23886, 00-0029564, 1989-05-29, B.J. Cunningham, B.J., Cunningham

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