Agnew was born on February 26, 1991, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He played high school football for the De Smet Jesuit High School Spartans. He was a three-year starter at running back and two-year starter at linebacker. He was a two-time first-team all-Metro Catholic Conference selection.[1] Agnew also excelled in track & field, recording a top-throw of 14.78 meters (48 ft, 3 in) in the shot put at the 2009 MSHSAA Class 4 District 2, where he placed 3rd.[2]
Agnew was signed by the Cleveland Browns on May 12, 2014, after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.[3] He made his NFL Debut on September 7, 2014, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, recording two rushing yards on one rushing attempt.[4]
He was waived by the Browns on October 20, 2014[3] and re-signed by the team on November 11, 2014.[5]
He was released by the Browns on December 23, 2014.[3]
Dallas Cowboys
Agnew signed with the Dallas Cowboys on March 13, 2015.[6] He was released by the Cowboys on September 5, 2015.[7]
Following his playing career, Agnew joined the New York Jets as a seasonal personnel assistant. In 2019, he was hired full-time by the Jets to serve as a pro scout in their scouting department.
Personal life
Agnew and his fiancé now reside in New Jersey. Agnew is the son of Ray Agnew, the assistant general manager of the Detroit Lions and former defensive tackle who played for eleven seasons in the NFL and has two brothers that are also involved in football, Malcolm, who serves as the running backs coach at Sacramento State, and Keenan, a defensive tackle at Southern Illinois.[1][10]
References
^ abc"Ray Agnew". siusalukis.com. Retrieved September 7, 2014.