Steve Avery (American football)

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Steve Avery
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1966-08-18) August 18, 1966 (age 57)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school: Brookfield Central High School
College: Northern Michigan
Undrafted: 1989
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing Att. / Yds.:3 / 7
Receptions / Yds.:12 / 84
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Steven George Avery (born August 18, 1966) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Houston Oilers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 1989. He played college football at Northern Michigan. He also played for the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers in addition to the Birmingham Fire of the World League of American Football. [1] [2] [3]

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Early years

Avery was born in Milwaukee and attended Brookfield Central High School in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He then attended Northern Michigan University.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 1989 NFL Draft Avery was signed by the Houston Oilers where he spent one season, appearing in one game. After not playing in 1990, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers where he again appeared in one game. He again spent a season not playing in 1992. In 1993, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he would play for three seasons. In 1994, he appeared in 14 games with one start and recorded two carries for four yards and one reception for two yards. In 1995, his final season as a professional, Avery appeared in 11 games with two starts and recorded one carry for three yards and 11 receptions for 82 yards and one touchdown. [4]

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References

  1. Steve Avery career stats at NFL.com
  2. "Steve Avery NFL Stats and Bio - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  3. "Steve Avery Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  4. Career profile of Stephen J. Avery, Investment Adviser Representative