No. 97 | |
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Position: | Defensive tackle |
Personal information | |
Born: | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | September 27, 1983
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) |
Career information | |
College: | Ohio State |
Undrafted: | 2006 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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