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Date of birth | October 19, 1973 |
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Place of birth | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Cornerback |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
US college | Cincinnati |
NFL draft | 1997 / round: 6 / pick: 183 |
Drafted by | Vikings |
Career history | |
As player | |
1997–2001 | Minnesota Vikings |
2002 | Baltimore Ravens |
2004–2006 | Arizona Cardinals |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
Total tackles | 222 |
Forced fumbles | 4 |
Fumble recoveries | 1 |
Interceptions | 5 |
Return yards | 1,222 |
Return touchdowns | 1 |
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