Sean Cattouse
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Career Summary
Sean Cattouse was a California defensive back who signed with San Diego as an undrafted free agent in 2012. A three-time All-Pac-10/12 selection at Cal, he finished his college career with 185 tackles and seven interceptions.
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Early Life
Cattouse was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended Hubbard High School.
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High School
At Hubbard High School in Chicago, Cattouse earned All-Chicago Public Interscholastic State, all-state and all-city honors as a senior quarterback. He helped Hubbard reach the state semifinals as a junior and win the Chicago City Title as a senior.
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College Career
Cattouse played 49 games at Cal from 2008 through 2011, starting 26 and appearing in each of the final 42 possible contests. His totals included 185 tackles, seven interceptions, 17 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, seven tackles for loss and two sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Cattouse agreed to terms with San Diego as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2012 after participating in the NFL Combine and Cal's Pro Day.
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NFL Career
San Diego signed Cattouse as a college free agent in May 2012. After an injury settlement in September, the Chargers brought him back to their practice squad in November and signed him to the active roster on December 25; team historical records list him as a 2012 Chargers safety.
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Career Accomplishments
Cattouse was a three-time honorable mention All-Pac-10/12 selection. He won Cal's 2009 Stub Allison Award as the team's Most Inspirational Player and the Berkeley Breakfast Club Award as Most Outstanding Player in the 2010 Big Game after making a career-best 15 tackles against Stanford.
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Playing Style
Cattouse played defensive back and safety after quarterbacking at Hubbard High School. NFL.com listed him at 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds.
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Legacy
Cattouse's Cal legacy rests on durability and production: he played every possible game over his final 42 contests, earned three conference honorable mentions, and led the 2011 team with two fumble recoveries while tying for the team lead with two interceptions.
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