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Mark Milton
No. 27     Toronto Argonauts
Milton with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024
Born: (1999-09-14) September 14, 1999 (age 25)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive back
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
CollegeBaylor (2018–2022)
High schoolClear Brook High
Career history
As player
2023Carolina Panthers*
2023Miami Dolphins*
2023Carolina Panthers*
2023Birmingham Stallions*
2023San Antonio Brahmas*
2024Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2024–presentToronto Argonauts
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Mark Milton (born September 14, 1999) is an American professional football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

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Milton first played college football for the Baylor Bears from 2018 to 2022.[1][2] He played in 51 games where he recorded 97 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.[1]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m) 		186 lb
(84 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		8+1⁄8 in
(0.21 m)		 4.47 s 1.49 s 2.62 s 4.40 s 7.45 s 35 in
(0.89 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

Carolina Panthers (first stint)

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Milton signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2023.[1][4] He played in all three preseason games and was named to the practice squad on August 30, 2023.[4][5] He was released from the practice squad on September 20, 2023.[5]

Miami Dolphins

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On October 3, 2023, Milton was signed by the Miami Dolphins to a practice squad agreement.[6] He did not dress in a game and was released on October 30, 2023.[7]

Carolina Panthers (second stint)

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Milton re-signed with the Carolina Panthers to their practice squad on November 2, 2023.[5] Milton was released again on November 10, 2023.[5]

Birmingham Stallions

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Milton signed with the Birmingham Stallions on December 6, 2023.[8] However, he was released during training camp on March 10, 2024.[9]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On March 19, 2024, Milton signed with the San Antonio Brahmas.[10] He was released shortly after, along with the final training camp cuts, on March 22, 2024.[11]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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On May 8, 2024, Milton signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[1][12] Following training camp, he was initially placed on the practice roster, but was called up immediately for the team's season opening game.[13] Milton made his professional debut on June 7, 2024, starting at weakside cornerback against the Calgary Stampeders, where he recorded three defensive tackles.[1][14] He was moved back to the practice roster following this game and was then outright released on June 19, 2024.[13][15]

Toronto Argonauts

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Milton signed with the Toronto Argonauts to a practice roster agreement on July 1, 2024.[16] He first dressed in a game for the Argonauts on July 27, 2024, against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he had one defensive tackle and two special teams tackles.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Mark Milton". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mark Milton". Baylor Bears. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Mark Milton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Panthers Transactions - Week 9: Mark Milton is back in the mix". catscratchreader.com. November 3, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "Transactions". Carolina Panthers. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Practice Squad Moves". Miami Dolphins. October 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves". Miami Dolphins. October 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "Birmingham Stallions Sign WR Gary Jennings & CB Mark Milton". pfnewsroom.com. December 6, 2023.
  9. ^ "Birmingham Stallions Set Their Training Camp Roster to 58". United Football League. March 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "San Antonio Brahmas Bring in Cornerback After Placing Wilson on Injured Reserve". Sports Illustrated. March 20, 2024.
  11. ^ "San Antonio Brahmas Announce Final Roster Ahead of Inaugural UFL Season". alternativefootballnetwork.com. March 22, 2024.
  12. ^ "Ticats transactions May 8". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. May 8, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Calgary Stampeders" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  15. ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign two, release two". 3DownNation. June 19, 2024.
  16. ^ "Argos Sign Three Americans; DB Robert Priester, DL Jay Person, DB Mark Milton". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
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