Troy Drayton

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Troy Drayton
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Drayton in 2018
No. 84, 87
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1970-06-29) June 29, 1970 (age 54)
Steelton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Steelton (PA) Highspire
College: Penn State
NFL draft: 1993  / Round: 2 / Pick: 39
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:243
Receiving yards:2,645
Touchdowns:24

Troy Anthony Drayton (born June 29, 1970) is an American former professional football tight end from 1993 to 2001. He played in nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and the Miami Dolphins. He was selected by the Rams in the second round of the 1993 NFL draft. [1] He was an All-American at Pennsylvania State University where he played from 1989 to 1992. He currently resides in Coral Springs, Florida.

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References

  1. "1993 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.