Date of birth | November 21, 1970 |
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Place of birth | Nigeria |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Defensive end |
US college | University of Southern California |
NFL draft | 1996 / round: 2 / pick: 46 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1996 | San Francisco 49ers |
1998 [1] | Tampa Bay Buccaneers* |
1998-1999 | San Diego Chargers |
2000 | Dallas Cowboys* |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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