Bacarri Rambo (born June 27, 1990) is a former American football safety. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Early Life and College Career
Rambo attended Seminole County High School in Donalsonville, Georgia, where he was a multi-sport athlete. He excelled in football, basketball, and track, garnering attention as a highly recruited defensive back prospect.He committed to the University of Georgia, playing for the Georgia Bulldogs from 2009 to 2012. Rambo became a key player in the Bulldogs' secondary. As a junior in 2011, he led the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with eight interceptions, earning first-team All-SEC honors. Despite facing some disciplinary issues during his collegiate career, including two suspensions, he concluded his time at Georgia with 160 total tackles, 16 passes defensed, and 12 interceptions.
Professional Career
Washington Redskins
Rambo was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round (191st overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year rookie contract with the team. In his rookie season, he appeared in 13 games, primarily contributing on special teams, and recorded 19 total tackles. He played in 10 games for the Redskins in 2014 before being waived by the team in October of that year.Buffalo Bills
Following his release from the Redskins, Rambo was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills in October 2014. He quickly integrated into the Bills' defense, playing in seven games in 2014 and accumulating 28 tackles and one forced fumble. The 2015 season marked his most productive in the NFL, as he played in 15 games, starting 10, and registered 66 total tackles, one interception, and two forced fumbles.Miami Dolphins
In March 2016, Rambo signed with the Miami Dolphins. He appeared in 11 games for the Dolphins during the 2016 season, contributing 31 total tackles, one interception, and two pass deflections. He was released by the Dolphins in March 2017, effectively concluding his NFL playing career.External Links
- [https://www.nfl.com/players/bacarri-rambo/ NFL.com player profile]
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RambBa00.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]