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Rodney Dejuane Thomas was an American professional football player who was a running back for seven seasons for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, and Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. Thomas was the cousin of former NFL safety Terrence Kiel.
Joseph Edward Kent III is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee where he holds the schools records for career receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. In Week 15 of the 1997 season, he scored his lone NFL touchdown on an 11-yard reception against the Bengals. In 1999, the Titans made it to Super Bowl XXXIV, in which Kent appeared as a substitute. However, they lost to the Kurt Warner-led St. Louis Rams. In addition, Kent played for the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings.
Jason Layman is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee. Layman started 39 consecutive games for the Tennessee Vols between 1992–1995. He was named team captain his senior year in 1995. Layman played with two top five draft picks at quarterback in Heath Shuler and Peyton Manning. In 1999, the Titans made it to Super Bowl XXXIV in which Layman appeared as a substitute. However, they lost to the Kurt Warner-led St. Louis Rams.
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