Date of birth | March 3, 1976 |
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Place of birth | Vallejo, California, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
US college | Fresno State |
Career history | |
As player | |
1999-2001 [1] | Oakland Raiders |
2002 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
2004* | Oakland Raiders |
2004-2005 | Cologne Centurions |
2006 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only |
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