Born: | Marietta, Georgia, U.S. | May 19, 1972
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | RB |
College | Clemson |
High school | Ninety Six High School |
Career history | |
As player | |
1993 | Cincinnati Bengals |
1995 | Rhein Fire |
1996 | BC Lions (CFL) |
1997 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) |
1998–2001 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) |
2001–2002 | Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL East All-Star | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
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