Al Louis-Jean

Albert Louis-Jean Jr. (born October 13, 1993) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football at Boston College. He has been a member of the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, Ottawa Redblacks, Massachusetts Pirates and Northern Arizona Wranglers.

Al Louis-Jean

Personal information
Born:	(1993-10-13) October 13, 1993 (age 31) Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
Position:	Cornerback
High school:	Brockton (MA)
College:	Boston College
NFL draft:	2014: undrafted
Career history
Chicago Bears (2014) Washington Redskins (2015–2016)* Miami Dolphins (2016)* Ottawa Redblacks (2017)* Massachusetts Pirates (2019–2021) Northern Arizona Wranglers (2023) Omaha Beef (2024)* Tucson Sugar Skulls (2024)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 9 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Louis-Jean played high school football at Brockton High School in Brockton, Massachusetts. He was selected to the 2010 Massachusetts High School Coaches Association Super 26 All-State Team, earned Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic honors, was a two-time Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic choice and was team MVP as a senior defensive back. He recorded 60 tackles and five interceptions as a senior. He also had 30 receptions for 650 yards and five touchdowns in 2010, completing his career with 12 interceptions. He also played basketball and track.^[1]

College career

Louis-Jean originally committed to play for the Miami Hurricanes, but eventually de-committed and instead decided to commit to play for Boston College.^[2] Louis-Jean played for the Eagles from 2011 to 2013. He sat out the 2012 season. After his junior season, and with two years of NCAA eligibility remaining, Louis-Jean decided to forgo his college career and declared for the 2014 NFL Draft.^[1][2]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Louis-Jean signed with the Chicago Bears on June 2, 2014, after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.^[3] He was released by the Bears on August 30, 2014.^[4] On September 1, 2014, Louis-Jean signed to the team's practice squad.^[5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 7, 2014.^[6] On February 4, 2015, he signed a two-year contract extensions with the Bears.^[7] Louis-Jean was released by the Bears on August 30, 2015.^[8]

Washington Redskins

Louis-Jean was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on January 5, 2016.^[9] He signed a futures contract on January 11, 2016.^[10] He was released by the team on May 2, 2016.^[11]

Miami Dolphins

Louis-Jean signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 8, 2016.^[12] On August 27, 2016, he was waived by the Dolphins.^[13]

Ottawa Redblacks

On March 1, 2017, Louis-Jean signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).^[14] He was released by the Redblacks on May 28, 2017.^[15]

Massachusetts Pirates

Louis-Jean signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League (NAL) for the 2019 season. Louis-Jean appeared in 8 games while recording 9 tackles and 1 pass defensed.

In November 2019, Louis-Jean re-signed with the Pirates for the 2020 season.

Northern Arizona Wranglers

On March 13, 2023, Louis-Jean signed with the Northern Arizona Wranglers of the Indoor Football League (IFL).^[16] On August 27, 2023, Louis-Jean was released by the Wranglers.

Omaha Beef

On December 1, 2023, Louis-Jean signed with the Omaha Beef of the NAL.^[17]