Calvin Munson


Calvin Munson is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He played college football at San Diego State University, and was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

High school career

Munson attended Francis Howell High School in St. Charles. There he won First Team All-State, First-Team All-District linebacker, and Missouri Defensive Player of the Year. He also played baseball during his time with the Vikings being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft with pick 935

College career

Munson did not sign with the Cardinals, instead attending San Diego State University in order to pursue football. There he was twice selected for the First-Team All-Mountain West Conference and was two time San Diego State Aztecs football Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year

College statistics

Professional career

New York Giants

Munson signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL Draft. He made the Giants 53-man roster, and made his first career start at middle linebacker in Week 2 in place of an injured B. J. Goodson.
On September 1, 2018, Munson was waived by the Giants and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 13, 2018.

New England Patriots

On October 8, 2018, Munson was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. Munson won Super Bowl LIII when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 5, 2019.
On August 31, 2019, Munson was released during final roster cuts. He was signed to the practice squad the next day.

Miami Dolphins

On December 18, 2019, Munson was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Patriots practice squad.
Munson was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Dolphins at the start of training camp on July 28, 2020.