Omar Cuff

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Omar Cuff
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1984-09-24) September 24, 1984 (age 40)
Landover, Maryland, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
College: Delaware
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Anthony Omar Cuff (born September 24, 1984) is an American former professional football running back. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Delaware.

Cuff was on the practice squads of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New England Patriots.

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