Rory Graves

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Rory Graves
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Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1963-07-21) July 21, 1963 (age 60)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
College: Ohio State
Undrafted: 1986
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:49
Games started:45
Fumble recoveries:1

Rory Anthony Graves (born July 21, 1963) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).

Graves was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was signed by the Los Angeles Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 1988. He played college football at Ohio State.

Graves also played for the Minnesota Vikings.


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