Andre Sommersell

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Andre Sommersell
Born: (1980-06-26) June 26, 1980 (age 44)
Berbice, Guyana
Career information
Position(s) Linebacker
College Colorado State
High school Fountain Valley (Fountain Valley, California)
NFL draft 2004, round: 7 / Pick 255
Career history
As player
2004 Oakland Raiders* [1]
2004 Cleveland Browns*
2004–2005 Indianapolis Colts*
2005 Berlin Thunder
2006 Edmonton Eskimos
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

Andre Sommersell (born June 26, 1980) is a former National Football League (NFL) linebacker. [2] He was Mr. Irrelevant in the 2004 NFL draft, and was selected by the Oakland Raiders. [3] Sommersell was born in Guyana but played high school football in Fountain Valley, California.

In early summer 2005, Sommersell signed with the NFL Europe team Berlin Thunder played one season in Europe.

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References

  1. "Andre' Somersell". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  2. "Sommersell out to prove he belongs". Edmonton Journal . June 24, 2006. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  3. "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.