LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent cornerback Chris Culliver. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Culliver (6-0, 199) was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (80th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Culliver compiled 121 tackles, seven interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 20 starts in 46 career games with the 49ers. He also appeared in Super Bowl XLVII.
Last season, Culliver established career highs in starts (14), tackles (45), interceptions (four), and passes defensed (14).
Culliver played collegiately at South Carolina and earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2009.
Culliver, 26, attended Garner Magnet H.S. in Garner, N.C. He became a Rivals.com five-star recruit, despite not playing football until his sophomore year. He was born on Aug. 17, 1988.
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