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Born: | Camp Pendleton, California | August 2, 1986
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | LB |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 216 lb (98 kg) |
College | Oregon State |
NFL draft | 2008, undrafted |
Career history | |
As player | |
2012 | Toronto Argonauts |
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only |
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