Eric Eugene Everett (born July 13, 1966) is an American former professional football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles,[1] the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,[2] the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Minnesota Vikings. He was a fifth round selection (122nd overall pick) in the 1988 NFL draft out of Texas Tech University.[3]
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | July 13, 1966 Daingerfield, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 161 lb (73 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Daingerfield (TX) | ||||||||
| College: | Texas Tech[1] | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1988 / round: 5 / pick: 122 | ||||||||
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Everett is now a physical education coach at DeWitt Perry Middle School in Carrollton, Texas.
Everett's brother, Thomas Everett, is a former American football safety in the National Football League.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Hubbard, Steve (August 14, 1988). "First pro encounter 'just another game' for Everett brothers". The Pittsburgh Press. pp. D8. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Bucs sign ex-UF star Tim Newton". Tampa Bay Times. March 2, 1990. pp. 5C. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
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