Badara Traore is a 6 ft 7 offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals. The Hyde Park native is currently in his third season as an NFL player. Traore has a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Louisiana State University.
He was initially signed by Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft but didn’t make an appearance. Prior to joining the Cardinals, he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Jacksonville Jaguars were the ones to pick up Traore off of the waiver wire on August 25, 2021. On August 31, 2021, he was released from the active roster and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.
On January 9, 2022, Traore played his first game in the National Football League (NFL) against the Indianapolis Colts. On January 10, 2022, he put his signature on a reserve/future contract. On the 29th of August in 2022, the Jaguars released Traore from their roster.
Traore was added to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals on September 1, 2022, after being signed by the team.
At Brooklyn, New York’s ASA College, Traore participated for two seasons. In order to continue playing collegiate football, he transferred to Louisiana State University in 2018 and declined offers from 26 other institutions, including Oklahoma, Auburn, and Texas.
He participated in all 13 of his first season at LSU, starting two of them, and was hailed by head coach Ed Orgeron as “one of the most improved guys on the team.”
Traore took turns playing on special teams and backing up Austin Deculus at right tackle heading into his senior season. He participated in 13 games and made three starts against Georgia Southern, Ole Miss, and Arkansas during his last season at LSU (one at left tackle and two at right tackle).
Height, Weight, Trade,
Badara Traore is an American football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). His height is 2.01 m and weighs 148 kg.
Contract, Salary, Net Worth
Badara Traore makes $705,000 a year, not including a signing bonus. In the National Football League, the top senior football league in the United States, Badara Traore presently plays position T for the Jacksonville Jaguars. His total net worth is still under review.
College Stats
At Brooklyn, New York’s ASA College, Traore participated for two seasons. In order to continue playing collegiate football, he transferred to Louisiana State University in 2018 and declined offers from 26 other institutions, including Oklahoma, Auburn, and Texas.
He participated in all 13 of his first season at LSU, starting two of them, and was hailed by head coach Ed Orgeron as “one of the most improved guys on the team.”
Traore took turns playing on special teams and backing up Austin Deculus at right tackle heading into his senior season. He participated in 13 games and made three starts against Georgia Southern, Ole Miss, and Arkansas during his last season at LSU (one at left tackle and two at right tackle).
Jersey Number
His favourite jersey is 74.
NFL Draft
Following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 25, the Chicago Bears signed undrafted free agent Traore. On September 5, 2020, he was released, and the following day, he was added to the practice squad.
Position
Badara Traore is an American football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL).