Cedric Figaro

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Cedric Figaro
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1966-08-17) August 17, 1966 (age 58)
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: Lafayette
College: Notre Dame
NFL draft: 1988  / round: 6 / pick: 152
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:161
Fumble recoveries:5
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cedric Noah Figaro (born August 17, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and two in the World League of American Football (WLAF).

Figaro was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana and played scholastically at LaFayette High School. [2] He played collegiately for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, [3] where he was honored by Football News as a third-team All-American. [4]

Figaro was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 1988 NFL draft. [5] He spent three years with the Chargers and started 14 of the 16 games in 1989. He signed with the Indianapolis Colts for the 1991 campaign, but was waived after appearing in just one game. He signed with the Cleveland Browns, appearing in 12 games for them, and in 16 the following year. [6] [7]

Figaro was out of professional football for two years, but then joined the Amsterdam Admirals of the WLAF in 1995. Following the WLAF season, he was back in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams (1995 & 1996). He finished his career in 1997, again with the Admirals. [7]

Figaro is currently the athletic director for his alma mater, Lafayette High School in his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana.

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References

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