No. 81 | |
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Position: | Wide receiver |
Personal information | |
Born: | Hudson, Wisconsin | July 28, 1968
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Baldwin-Woodville |
College: | Wisconsin–Stevens Point |
NFL draft: | 1992 / round: 10 / pick: 279 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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