12 things you should know about DB Briean Boddy-Calhoun

Mar 15, 2019 at 05:36 PM

The Texans have another new defensive back in former Cleveland Brown Briean Boddy-Calhoun. The fourth-year pro picked off a pass in his NFL debut in 2016, and has played multiple times at NRG Stadium. Here are 12 facts to know about Boddy-Calhoun.

Played in 16 games with eight starts in 2018
Has 132 career tackles in three seasons
Made NFL debut in Week 3 of 2016 with Cleveland Browns, and finished with six tackles and an interception return for a touchdown
Signed with Jaguars as a rookie free agent in 2016 after going undrafted
Played collegiately at University of Minnesota
Picked off 10 passes in his college career, averaging 16.9 yards per return
Played at NRG Stadium with Gophers in 2012 Texas Bowl versus Texas Tech
Started a record label in 2018
Grew up in Wilmington, Delaware
Played QB/DB and returned kicks and punts at Delcastle Technical High School.
Was a point guard on high school basketball team
First name is pronounced "Bree-ANN"

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. Cleveland won 26-20. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) in action during a regular season Week 13 NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Texans in Houston on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Texans beat the Browns 29-13. (Matt Patterson via AP)

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. The Giants won 27-13. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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Cleveland Browns strong safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) celebrates in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. The Browns won 20-14. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) gestures to the croud during a regular season Week 7 NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday October 22, 2017 in Cleveland. The Titians beat the Browns 12-9 in overtime (Matt Patterson via AP)

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) enters the field through the team tunnel during team introductions prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. The Bills defeated the Browns, 19-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)

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Cleveland Browns safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) lines up in the secondary during an NFL Week 15 game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Dec.15, 2018, in Denver. The Browns defeated the Broncos 17-16. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) in action during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. The Browns defeated the Broncos, 17-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) celebrates after making a tackle during an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. The Bills defeated the Browns, 19-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) catches the ball in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won in overtime 26-23. (Perry Knotts via AP)

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) reacts after defending a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. The Bills defeated the Browns, 19-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)

Ryan Kang

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun celebrates after the Browns defeated the Carolina Panthers 26-20 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) sets for play during an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers Oct. 21, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa won 26 - 23. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

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Cleveland Browns safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) lines up in the secondary during an NFL Week 13 game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Browns 29-13. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

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Cleveland Browns defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) lines up across from Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) during a regular season Week 7 NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday October 22, 2017 in Cleveland. The Titians beat the Browns 12-9 in overtime (Matt Patterson via AP)

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) celebrates after an interception during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

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Cleveland Browns safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) in coverage during NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Cleveland. Pittsburgh won 21-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun celebrates after an interception during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)