Jacob Cutrera
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Career Summary
Jacob Cutrera was an LSU linebacker who entered the NFL with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent and later played for Tampa Bay.
Cutrera played 49 games for LSU, then joined Jacksonville’s 2010 undrafted rookie class and Tampa Bay’s active roster in 2012.
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Early Life
Cutrera grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, and attended Acadiana High School.
LSU identifies Cutrera as a Lafayette native and Acadiana High School graduate.
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High School
Cutrera was one of Louisiana’s top linebacker prospects at Acadiana High School.
LSU reported that he led Acadiana to its first Class 5A state championship appearance and earned Class 5A Defensive MVP honors after a senior season with 98 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and three sacks.
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College Career
Cutrera contributed at linebacker and on kick coverage throughout four seasons at LSU.
He played in 49 games with six starts, compiling 172 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
Jacksonville signed Cutrera as an undrafted rookie after the 2010 draft.
The Jaguars listed Cutrera among 17 undrafted players who reached contract agreements with the club in April 2010.
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NFL Career
Cutrera began his NFL career with Jacksonville and later joined Tampa Bay in 2012.
Jacksonville activated him from its practice squad to the 53-man roster in October 2010 after he had appeared in four games and recorded four special-teams tackles. Tampa Bay signed him to its practice squad in September 2012 and elevated him to the active roster the following month.
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Career Accomplishments
Cutrera was named a third-team Freshman All-American in 2006.
The Sporting News awarded Cutrera third-team Freshman All-America recognition after he made an immediate impact as an LSU true freshman.
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Playing Style
Cutrera was a productive middle linebacker and special-teams contributor at LSU.
LSU described him as a backup at the Mike linebacker position who made an immediate impact on defense and kick coverage. The 2009 LSU preview said he brought football IQ and a knack for finding the football.
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Legacy
Cutrera’s LSU legacy includes a productive four-year career capped by a 2009 interception return touchdown.
He opened his senior season by returning an interception 29 yards for a touchdown against Washington and went on to produce 81 tackles in 2009.
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Post-Career
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The reviewed official LSU and NFL team sources document Cutrera’s playing career but do not provide a substantiated post-playing-career account suitable for this profile.
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