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| Position: | Tight end | ||||
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| Born: | July 10, 1961 Laurens, South Carolina | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Laurens District 55 (SC) | ||||
| College: | Georgia | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1983 / Round: 8 / Pick: 213 | ||||
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| Roster status: | Retired | ||||
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