Born: | Ayden, North Carolina, U.S. | September 22, 1970
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | RB |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
College | North Carolina |
High school | Ayden-Grifton (Ayden, North Carolina) |
NFL draft | 1992, Round: 8, Pick: 220 |
Drafted by | Phoenix Cardinals |
Career history | |
As player | |
1992–1993 | Phoenix Cardinals |
1994–1997 | Edmonton Eskimos |
1998 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
1999 | Toronto Argonauts |
1999 | Montreal Alouettes |
2001–2002 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1998 |
CFL East All-Star | 1998 |
Career stats | |
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