No. 78 | |
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Position: | Defensive end |
Personal information | |
Born: | Western Samoa | March 19, 1971
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 278 lb (126 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Honolulu (HI) Farrington |
College: | Hawaii |
NFL draft: | 1994 / round: 4 / pick: 122 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Stats at Pro Football Reference |
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