John Burrough (American football)

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John Burrough
No. 91, 95
Position: Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1972-05-17) May 17, 1972 (age 52)
Laramie, Wyoming, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school: Pinedale
(Pinedale, Wyoming)
College: Washington State
Wyoming
NFL draft: 1995  / Round: 7 / Pick: 245
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:89
Games started:13
Tackles:62
Sacks:4.5
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

John Leslie Burrough (born May 17, 1972) is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football at Washington State and Wyoming, Burrough was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. [1] He played seven seasons for the Falcons (1995–1998), Minnesota Vikings (1999–2000), and St. Louis Rams (2002). [2]

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References

  1. "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  2. "John Burrough Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .