No. 86 | |
Date of birth | July 26, 1981 |
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Place of birth | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Wide receiver |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
US college | University of Minnesota |
High school | Jack Yates High School |
Career history | |
As player | |
2005–2006 | Detroit Lions* |
2007 | Minnesota Vikings* |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only |
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