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| Position: | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 1, 1962 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Clarence (Clarence, New York) |
| College: | Holy Cross |
| NFL draft: | 1984: 12th round, 316th pick |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Steven J. Raquet (born February 1, 1962) is an American former professional football defensive end who played three seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Montreal Concordes/Alouettes. He played college football at the College of the Holy Cross.
Steven J. Raquet was born on February 1, 1962, in Buffalo, New York. [1] [2] He attended Clarence High School in Clarence, New York. [3]
Raquet played college football at the College of the Holy Cross, where he was a member of the Holy Cross Crusaders from 1980 to 1983. [1] He recorded 87 tackles, nine sacks, three fumble recoveries, and six pass breakups as a senior in 1983, earning first-team All-American honors. [2] He posted college career totals of 281 tackles, eight fumble recoveries, three interceptions, 15 pass breakups, and a school-record 19 sacks. [2] Raquet was inducted into the Holy Cross Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007. [4] [2]
On January 4, 1984, Raquet was selected by the Oakland Invaders in the eighth round, with the 162nd overall pick, of the 1984 USFL draft. [1] On April 10, 1984, it was reported that Raquet had signed a three-year contract with the Montreal Concordes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [3] On May 2, 1984, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Raquet in the 12th round, with the 316th overall pick, of the 1984 NFL draft. [1] The Bengals were unaware that Raquet had already signed with the Concordes. [5] Raquet earned CFL All-Star and CFL East All-Star honors as a rookie in 1984 after posting 15 sacks. [6] He played in 43 games for Montreal from 1984 to 1986, totaling 29 sacks, one interception, and seven fumble recoveries. [1] Raquet was released by the Alouettes on June 19, 1987, in favor of rookie Dan Sellers. [7] Head coach Joe Faragalli said "I don't know if Sellers is the answer. If he isn't we'll bring another guy in." [7] Raquet was surprised by the decision, stating "The only reason why I'm surprised is that I saw no one better than me. I'm no Lawrence Taylor or James Parker. If Parker was here, I'd expect to be released. But I expected to keep my job until they got someone who was better." [7] The Alouettes folded a few days later. [8]