Quinton Pointer
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Career Summary
Quinton Pointer is a former defensive back who played at UNLV and appeared in the NFL with St. Louis.
Pointer was a three-year starter in UNLV's secondary before beginning his professional career. He played six games during his rookie NFL season with the St. Louis Rams.
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Early Life
Pointer was born in Fort Myers, Florida, on April 16, 1988.
UNLV listed Pointer's full name as Quinton Jamall Pointer and his birthplace as Fort Myers, Florida.
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High School
Pointer attended Mariner High School in Cape Coral, Florida.
At Mariner High School, Pointer made 68 tackles, recorded two sacks and one interception as a senior. He also rushed for 836 yards and seven touchdowns and earned all-area and all-conference defensive-back honors.
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College Career
Pointer was a three-year starter in UNLV's secondary.
Pointer played 36 games and made 31 starts for UNLV from 2007 through 2011. His listed career totals included 167 tackles, six interceptions, 12 passes defensed and two forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
Pointer entered the NFL after his UNLV career and joined St. Louis in 2012.
The Rams' 2012 transaction record lists Pointer on the active roster and practice squad at several points during the season, including a December promotion from the practice squad to the active roster.
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NFL Career
Pointer played six games and recorded five tackles for St. Louis as a rookie.
UNLV reported that Pointer completed his rookie season by appearing in six games for the St. Louis Rams and recording five tackles.
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Career Accomplishments
Pointer received UNLV's Rene Arceneaux Award as a senior.
UNLV named Pointer the recipient of its Rene Arceneaux Award following the 2011 season. The program later included him on its all-decade team and credited him with 226 tackles and six interceptions as a Rebel.
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Playing Style
Pointer played cornerback and defensive back.
UNLV described Pointer as one of its fastest players and a three-year starter in the secondary. He started at cornerback during his college career.
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Legacy
Pointer was selected to UNLV's football all-decade team.
UNLV's 2019 all-decade team recognized Pointer among the program's cornerbacks.
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Post-Career
Pointer later played in the Canadian Football League.
The CFL listed Pointer with Hamilton in 2016, when he played seven games and made 16 defensive tackles with two sacks.
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23480, 00-0028870, 1988-04-16, Quinton Pointer, Quinton, Pointer
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