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The Jacksonville Jaguars announced yesterday the signing of former University of Arkansas at Monticello wide receiver Clarence Denmark.

Denmark was signed as a rookie free agent and is currently participating in the Jaguar’s pre-season training camp.

Below is a portion of the release sent from the Jacksonville Jaguars Media Relations office:
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed rookie free agent wide receiver Clarence Denmark. A native of Jacksonville, Denmark played the last two seasons at Arkansas-Monticello after transferring from Troy University. Denmark (5-11, 185) finished with 54 receptions for 987 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2008 along with 27 kickoff returns for 544 yards. The 23-year-old receiver lettered in football and track at Robert E. Lee High School. He returned five kicks for touchdowns during his high school career.Denmark finished his UAM career with a total of 91 receptions for 1,586 yards with 14 touchdowns and a career-long reception of 69 yards. He also had 34 kickoff returns for 629 yards, averaging out to 18.5 yards per return. His career receiving yards total ranks ninth all-time in UAM history.

Denmark is just the third UAM football player to sign with an NFL team. Another wide receiver, Derrick Armstrong, played four seasons with the Houston Texans from 2003-06 and is currently playing with the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Mike Nichols played center for two seasons with the Denver Broncos from 1960-61.

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