Career Transactions: Signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2018.
College:
Transferred to Grambling State in 2016 after a stint at Texas…Played in all 13 games as a senior in 2017, Totaling 49 tackles, two interceptions and two pass breakups…Earned his degree in criminal justice.
Career Transactions: Signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2018.
College:
Transferred to Grambling State in 2016 after a stint at Texas…Played in all 13 games as a senior in 2017, Totaling 49 tackles, two interceptions and two pass breakups…Earned his degree in criminal justice.
Personal:
Given name is Montrel De’Shawn Meander…Last name pronounced ME-ander…Native of Amarillo, Texas…Son of Alecia Meander...Considers his uncle, Wayne, to be his mentor…His mother beat thyroid cancer.
High School: Attended Palo Duro High School (Amarillo, Texas)…Played safety, wide receiver and running back while also returning kicks…Named District 3-4A Defensive Player of the Year and second team all-district at wide receiver as a senior…Registered 109 tackles, one INT and seven passes defended…Caught 24 passes for 363 yards and three scores...Rushed for 182 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries…Selected first team All-District 3-4A at running back as a junior…Named first team All-District 3-4A as a sophomore…Participated in track and field in the 100 meter, 200 meter, 4x100 meter, 4x200 meter and long jump…Placed seventh in the 200 meter in the 2012 4A state finals…Placed third in the 200 meter in the 2011 4A state finals.
Community Involvement: Enjoys working with and mentoring kids in his free time…Worked as a mental health specialist at the Methodist Children’s Home in Ruston, La.
Hobbies/Interests: Likes to go shopping in his free time when he’s not working with kids…Talented ping pong player…Lists The Hangover as his favorite movie.
