No. 55 | |
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Position: | Linebacker |
Personal information | |
Born: | Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. | December 6, 1961
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Mount Vernon (Alexandria, Virginia) |
College: | Clemson |
Undrafted: | 1984 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Player stats at PFR |
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