1999 CLEVELAND BROWNS

EXPANSION DRAFT

BIOGRAPHIES

 

February 9, 1999

Canton, Ohio

 

 

1999 CLEVELAND BROWNS EXPANSION DRAFT BIOGRAPHIES

PLAYER CLUB POS. HEIGHT WEIGHT BIRTHDATE EXP. * COLLEGE

(* Through 1998)

ALEAGA, INK

N.O.

LB

6-1

249

4/4/73

2

Washington

Started three games for Saints in 1998 and had 13 total tackles and one sack. Registered seven tackles and a sack in 30-27 loss vs. New England on 10/4...Saw first NFL action at Atlanta 11/23/97, making one tackle on special teams...Four-year starter for Washington Huskies. Earned First Team All-PAC 10 Conference honors in junior and senior seasons. Team captain during senior season.

ALEXANDER, ELIJAH Ind. LB 6-2 237 8/2/70 7 Kansas State

Played in 13 games in 1998, starting nine. Tied for fifth on Colts in total tackles (75, 49 solo). Also added an interception (12-yard return), three forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles…Ranked third on Colts in ’97 in total tackles (91) and solo tackles (49). Had an interception and sack for a loss of 12 yards. Added seven total tackles, four solo, and two pressures in playoffs…Originally a 10th-round choice of Tampa Bay in ’92, played from 1993-95 with Denver…Earned All-Big Eight honors at Kansas State and was chosen team captain while starting every game at DE as senior.

ALLEN, TERRY

Wash.

RB

5-10

208

2/21/68

9

Clemson

Started 10 games in '98 and had 148 carries for 700 yards, including two touchdowns…Selected to Pro Bowl in 1996. Rushed for Redskins record 1,353 yards in ’96, eclipsing Hall of Famer John Riggins' mark of 1,347. His 21 touchdowns in ’96 led the NFL…Has rushed for 37 TDs in four seasons with Washington…Finished second in rushing with Minnesota (563) in ’91 behind Herschel Walker (825). Named NFC Offensive Player of Week when he rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries vs. Tampa Bay (11/3).

ANDERSON, ANTONIO

Dallas

DT

6-6

318

6/4/73

2

Syracuse

Played in five games, in addition to Wild Card game vs. Arizona, this season…As the Cowboys fourth-round pick (101st overall) in 1997, enjoyed successful rookie year. Played in all 16 contests, starting in five. Made 40 tackles, including two sacks, most by a Dallas rookie since 1991…Capped his senior year at Syracuse with 45 tackles and four sacks. One of 14 children.

ARCHIE, MIKE

Tenn.

RB

5-8

205

10/14/72

3

Penn St.

Saw action in all 16 games in '98 and rushed for 24 yards on six carries, including one touchdown. Also threw a TD pass…In '97, returned two kickoffs for 24 yards, including career-long 15-yarder, at Cincinnati (12/4)…Drafted by Oilers in seventh round in 1996…Including bowl appearances, played in 48 games with 13 starts at Penn State. Rushed for 1,830 yards and 14 touchdowns on 328 carries in college career. Also had 77 receptions for 582 yards and eight touchdowns.

ARMOUR, JUSTIN

Denver

WR

6-4

209

1/1/73

4

Stanford

Appeared in seven games in '98 and caught one pass for 23 yards…In rookie season (1995) with Buffalo, played in 15 games and made eight starts, ranking fourth on team with 26 receptions for 300 yards (11.6 avg.) and three TDs…Set a Stanford record with 2,482 receiving yards in his career. His 20 touchdown catches were second on Stanford’s all-time list. Was All-PAC-10 honorable mention in '92 after recording a team-high seven TD receptions.

ARNOLD, JAHINE

Pitts.

WR

6-0

180

1/19/73

3

Fresno St.

Appeared in two games in 1998, returning three kickoffs for 78 yards (26.0 average)…In rookie season (1996), led Pittsburgh with 19 kickoff returns for 425 yards (22.4 avg.). Played in nine games that year and caught six passes for 76 yards, including 26-yarder vs. Kansas City (10/7)…Was Steelers' second selection in fourth round…At Fresno State, registered a career-high 221 yards on nine receptions with two TDs (52, 63 yards) versus San Diego State.

BAILEY, AARON

Ind.

WR

5-10

185

10/24/71

5

Louisville

Played in nine games in 1998. Led Colts in kickoff returns (34) and kickoff-return yardage (759) and in punt returns (19) and yardage (176)…Set club single-season records for kickoff returns (55) and kickoff-return yardage (1,206) in 1997...1,206 return yards in ’97 made him first player in club history to post two 1,000-yard return years...Had only the fourth game-opening kickoff return for touchdown in club history at Jacksonville on 12/10/95...Named to high school All-Decade team by the Detroit Free Press.

BAILEY, ROBERT

Detroit

CB

5-9

174

9/3/68

8

Miami (FL)

Completed second season with Detroit by recording 25 tackles in 15 games…Prior to stint with Lions, spent time with four other teams (Miami, Washington, Dallas, LA Rams)…Selected in 1991 draft by Rams, where he started 12 games in four years, posting five interceptions. Also had NFL record 103-yard punt return vs. New Orleans (10/23/94)…Nine-game stint with Dallas earned him spot in Super Bowl XXX, where he made three tackles in Cowboys victory…Registered three sacks in past three years, despite playing primarily on special teams…Born in Barbados, West Indies.

BAYNE, CHRIS

Atlanta

S

6-1

205

3/22/75

2

Fresno St.

Appeared in 10 regular-season games in ’98, recording four tackles…Spent rookie season primarily on Atlanta’s special teams, contributing to NFL’s sixth-best kickoff coverage unit. Member of punt cover team that allowed only 21 of 89 punts to be returned for 55 yards, fewest in NFL…At Fresno State, played outside linebacker senior year, registering 77 tackles, three sacks and an interception.

BECH, BRETT

N.O.

WR

6-1

184

8/20/71

2

LSU

Caught 16 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games in 1998. Had career-high four receptions for 113 yards and two touchdowns, including 72-yarder, vs. Buffalo, 12/27...In 1997, saw action in 10 games, catching three passes for 50 yards. Registered five tackles on special teams…Led LSU in receiving as junior in 1993.

BELL, RICKY

Chicago

CB

5-10

194

10/2/74

2

NC State

Played in 14 games in ’98, making seven tackles and recovering fumble…Appeared in five games in ’97…Spent rookie season with Jacksonville, recording three tackles and 14 special teams stops in 12 games. Also returned six kickoffs for 199 yards…Signed as free agent with Pittsburgh in ’96, but inactive before signing with Jax… A first-team ACC selection in ’95, Bell was a three-year starter in college.

BLACKMON, ROBERT

Ind.

S

6-0

208

5/12/67

9

Baylor

Played in 15 games in 1998, starting nine. Had 71 tackles, one sack and an interception…Named All-AFC first team by Football News and second team by UPI in 1995...Named AFC Defensive Player of Week on three separate occasions...Had 11 tackles and 2.5 sacks on 12/13/92 vs. Philadelphia...Named to Pro Football Writers’ Association, Pro Football Weekly, and Football Digest NFL All-Rookie first team in 1990 with Seattle...Three-time first-team All-Southwest Conference selection at Baylor.

BLACKWELL, KORY

NY Giants

CB

5-11

185

8/3/72

1

Mass.

Played in five games for New York in 1998. Credited with two special teams tackles vs. Washington in season opening 31-24 win, 9/6...Was allocated to the NFL Europe League Scottish Claymores in ’98…Had two tackles for Giants in 1997 preseason before being waived. Signed to 53-man roster before playoff game vs. Minnesota, 12/27/97, but was inactive.

BLAIR, MICHAEL

G.B.

RB

5-11

245

11/26/74

1

Ball State

Opened season with Cincinnati before being picked up by Green Bay, where he appeared in 11 games. Had one rush and one reception for Cincinnati. Tallied two rushes and two receptions for Packers…Finished four-year stint at Ball State as school’s second-ranked rusher with 3,051 yards on 668 carries (4.6 avg.) Compiled school-record 31 touchdowns in addition to 92 receptions for 889 yards and six touchdowns. His 37 total touchdowns are a school career record. Started 41 of 44 possible games and earned All-MAC his senior year.

BOBO, ORLANDO

Minn.

G

6-3

299

2/9/74

2

NE Lou.

Saw action in four games in 1998 for Vikings...In 1997, Minnesota was 4-2 in games he played...Earned first-team All-Independent honors at East Mississippi Community College and was rated one of top eight junior college linemen.

BOUMAN, TODD

Minn.

QB

6-2

195

8/1/72

1

St. Cloud State

Three-year starter at St. Cloud State...Ranks second all time in school history in total offense with 5,050 yards, third in passing yards (4,354) and fourth in touchdown passes (30)...Earned honorable mention All-North Central Conference in 1996. Also was honorable mention selection by Successful Farming magazine, presented to athletes hailing from ranch or farm.

BOYD, TOMMIE

Detroit

WR

6-0

195

12/21/71

2

Toledo

Had four receptions for 52 yards in 1998. Enjoyed best game in ’98 vs. NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons (12/20) when he grabbed two catches for 37 yards, including a 19-yard score – his first NFL touchdown…Caught 10 passes for 142 yards in 1997 rookie year…Played wide receiver and returned kicks for NFL Europe’s Rhein Fire in 1996, totaling 22 receptions for 204 yards and a touchdown…At Toledo, caught team-high eight touchdowns as senior. Missed only two games in his four-year career.

BRADY, DONNY

Balt.

CB

6-2

195

11/26/73

4

Wisc.

Registered 12 tackles this season, including one sack, in 13 games…Prior to ’98, started 18 games over two seasons and played in all 32 over that span…In ’97, recorded 16 special teams tackles in the last eight games, enabling him to finish year with team-high 19 on specials…Originally acquired in ’95 as free agent by Cleveland Browns and saw action in two games on special teams.

BRISBY, VINCENT

N.E.

WR

6-3

193

1/25/71

6

NE Lou.

Saw action in six games in 1998, totaling seven receptions for 96 yards and two touchdowns...Has 176 career catches for 2,600 yards and 12 touchdowns...Led Patriots in receiving yards (974) and ranked second on club with 66 catches in 1995. Scored on 47-yard pass from QB Drew Bledsoe at Miami on 11/12, a career high...Led Patriots with 83 yards on six catches in playoff game at Cleveland, 1/1/95.

BROCK, FRED

Arizona

WR

5-11

181

11/15/74

3

S. Miss.

Appeared in 12 games in ’98, recording two catches for 12 yards…After spending rookie year on practice squad, debuted in ’97, catching one pass in two games while splitting time between active, inactive, and practice squad status…Doubled as receiver and kick returner in college, where he grabbed 59 receptions for 1,362 yards and 11 touchdowns in four seasons.

BROOKS, ROBERT

G.B.

WR

6-0

180

6/23/70

7

S. C.

Spent entire seven-year career with Green Bay, recording 31 receptions for 420 yards and three touchdowns in ’98… Enjoyed stellar season in ’95, hauling in team-record 1,497 yards and 13 touchdowns on 102 receptions. Became eighth player in NFL history to tally 99-yard score…Prior to breakout season, served primarily as kick and punt returner…Led NFL in kick returns in ’93 with 26.6-yard average…Has 306 career catches for 4,225 yards and 32 touchdowns in addition to three return scores.

BROUSSARD, STEVE

Seattle

RB

5-7

201

2/22/67

9

Wash. St.

Appeared in 15 games in 1998, returning 29 kickoffs for 781 yards for one touchdown. Ranked second in AFC with 26.9 kickoff return average.…Rushed for career-high five touchdowns in ’97 to lead Seahawks. Scored game-winning TD in 26-22 win over San Diego (9/21) on one-yard run with 1:22 left…Rushed for career high 454 yards, including four touchdowns as rookie in ’90 with Atlanta. Twice led Falcons in rushing (1990-91) and totaled three 100-yard games…Finished college career second in Washington State history with 3,044 rushing yards.

BROWN, J.B.

Arizona

CB

6-0

200

1/5/67

10

Maryland

Started six contests last season, finishing with 35 tackles. Registered seven solo tackles and one fumble recovery vs. Raiders (10/4)…Prior to stint with Cardinals, spent eight seasons – six as a starter -- with Miami, and one year with Pittsburgh. Earned playoff experience with those teams, starting in six games and appearing in three others… Has 16 interceptions for 293 return yards and one touchdown in 94 career starts.

BRUCE, AUNDRAY

Oakland

DE

6-5

265

4/30/66

11

Auburn

Played one game for Raiders in 1998…Active for final 10 games in ’97 with three starts as defensive end. Had nine tackles, one sack and one pass defensed. Posted season-high four tackles, including one sack and one pass defensed, on 12/14 versus Seattle…Was second among NFL rookies in 1988 with six sacks…Top selection overall in 1988 draft by Atlanta.

BUCKEY, JEFF

Miami

G

6-5

305

8/7/74

3

Stanford

Played in seven games in ’98…Has played in 38 games, and started 13 in career...Started at left guard in Dolphins’ 17-3 Wild Card playoff loss at New England, 12/28/97...Named first team All-Pac 10 as senior left tackle at Stanford...Chosen first team high school All-America by USA Today and Superprep magazine.

BUNDREN, JIM

N.Y. Jets

G

6-3

303

10/6/74

1

Clemson

Claimed off waivers by Jets from Miami on 8/31/98...Making switch from college tackle to guard on NFL level...Was four-year starter at Clemson. Earned second-team All America honors as senior by Football News and received third-team honors from both Associated Press and Sporting News. Named first team All-ACC as junior. Started at LT for the Tigers as freshman.

BURGESS, JAMES

S.D.

LB

6-0

231

3/31/74

2

Miami

Appeared in 16 games and had nine tackles in '98…Started four of 15 games as rookie in '97. Was tied for second on team with nine tackles on special teams. Started Game 11 and had season-high five tackles (all solo) versus Oakland (11/16)…Saw action in 40 games with 26 starts for Miami Hurricanes. Collegiate totals include 343 tackles (161 solo), three sacks, 18 tackles for loss and seven passes defensed.

BURKE, JOHN

S.D.

TE

6-3

248

9/7/71

5

Va. Tech

Played in 10 games and started six in '98. Had three receptions for 32 yards…In '95, set career highs with 15 receptions for 136 yards (9.1 avg.) and long of 21 yards for New England…Played in all 16 games in both '94 and '95…Four-year letterman at Virginia Tech. Caught 21 passes for 303 yards and two touchdowns after walking on in '89.

BUTLER, DUANE

Minn.

S

6-1

203

11/29/73

2

Illinois St.

Played in 14 games and saw action in both the NFC Divisional playoff and NFC Championship Game for the Vikings...Finished 1997 with seven total special teams tackles...Ended college career fifth in Illinois State history in tackles with 332, just six shy of the school mark for defensive backs. Earned first-team All-Gateway Conference in ’96.

CAMPBELL, JESSE

Wash.

S

6-1

211

4/11/69

8

NC State

Started three games in '98 and had 19 tackles (14 solo)…In '97, finished third on Redskins in tackles with 162, including five tackles for loss…Recorded first career interception against Redskins when with Giants in ’93. Led New York in special teams tackles with 16 in ’92…As senior at North Carolina State, started first seven games at strong safety before shifting to free safety and earning all-America and all-ACC honors.

CARTER, PERRY

Oakland

CB

6-0

190

8/5/71

4

S. Miss

Played in six games in 1998, collecting seven tackles…Active for all 16 games at cornerback in 1997, starting six. Posted career-high 44 tackles that season and had seven passes defensed…Finished college career with 89 tackles (69 solo), 11 interceptions and 16 passes defensed. Holds school record with four interceptions returned for touchdowns.

CAVIL, BEN

Balt.

G

6-2

310

1/31/72

2

Okla.

Started six games in 1998 after starting eight contests his rookie season…Originally signed by San Diego in ’95, then spent year on Philadelphia practice squad…Was second-team All-Big Eight selection in college. Squatted team-high 850 pounds at OU.

COLLINS, ANDRE

Chicago

LB

6-4

240

5/4/68

9

Penn St.

In first season with Chicago in 1998, played in all 16 games, making 53 tackles while intercepting three passes…Selected in second round (46th overall) in ’90 by Washington, where he spent first five seasons, starting in each of 75 games in which he appeared…Career highlights include leading Super Bowl XXVI champion Redskins with 151 tackles and pacing ’94 squad with 171 stops while returning two of his four interceptions for touchdowns…Also spent three seasons with Cincinnati prior to stint with Chicago…One of 19 children.

COLLONS, FERRIC

N.E.

DE

6-7

300

12/4/69

4

California

Played in 14 games in 1998, starting 11, and registering 25 tackles...Had seven tackles in a 29-7 victory vs. Indianapolis on 9/13/97...In 1996, started final seven games of year, including each of Patriots playoff games. Posted career-high four tackles and sacked Brett Favre in Super Bowl XXXI, 1/26/97...Made four solo tackles and had two sacks at San Francisco, 9/17/95. Finished second on team with four sacks in ’95.

CONATY, BILL

Buffalo

C

6-2

306

3/8/73

2

Vir. Tech

Played in 16 games in 1998…Signed by Bills as rookie free agent in ’97. Activated for three early-season games before returning to practice squad until final two games…Able to play multiple positions on offensive line in addition to serving as long snapper…Set Virginia Tech record for most starts and consecutive starts with 48. All-Big East selection his senior season.

CRISWELL, JEFF

K.C.

T

6-7

294

3/7/64

12

Graceland

Started 14 games for Chiefs in 1998...Started all 16 games in ’97, fifth time in career he started every regular-season contest...Has played in 171 career regular-season games and started in 146...Also has seen duty in three career playoff games with two starts, one with the Jets in ’91 and one with Chiefs in ’97.

CUNNINGHAM, RICK

Oakland

T

6-7

315

1/4/67

9

Tex. A&M

Played in 12 games in 1998…Saw action in eight games on special teams in ’97…In ’96, played as backup tackle. Recorded first career touchdown on 11/24/96 at Seattle on three-yard pass from QB Jeff Hostetler…Started first 10 games at right tackle for Arizona Cardinals in 1994…In 1992 was All-World pick at left tackle for Orlando Thunder of World League. Played in ’92 World Bowl.

DAVIS, BILLY

Dallas

WR

6-1

205

7/6/72

4

Pitt.

Had best season to date in ’98, grabbing 39 receptions for 691 yards (17.7) and three touchdowns. Started 11 games and had at least one catch in 15 contests. Scored Cowboys lone TD in playoff loss to Arizona (1/2/99)…Prior to recent campaign, had only three receptions for 33 yards – all in ’97. Topped NFL preseason charts in ’97 with 23 grabs and 403 yards. Finished third in tackles (20) on league’s best ’97 kickoff coverage team…Had 33 special teams stops in first two seasons…Was primarily a special teams standout after signing as free agent in '95…Member of Super Bowl XXX Champions.

DAVIS, WILLIE

Tenn.

WR

6-0

188

10/10/67

7

C. Ark.

Ranked fifth in receiving yards for Tennessee in ’98, catching 32 passes for 461 yards, including three touchdowns… Appeared in 16 games in '97, starting 15. Finished season second on club in receptions (43). Tied for team lead in TD receptions (4)…Played from 1991-95 with Kansas City…Played for Orlando in World League in ’92, catching TD pass in World Bowl ’92…Had 63 catches for 1,292 yards and 10 TDs at Central Arkansas.

DEVINE, KEVIN

Jax.

CB

5-9

179

12/11/74

2

California

Contributed two tackles and an interception in five games in 1998...One of only two undrafted rookies to make Jaguars ’97 opening day roster. Totaled eight tackles and two pass deflections on defense and nine tackles on special teams. Saw action on special teams during Wild Card playoff at Denver, 12/27/97…Earned All-America honors and was named the No. 1 cornerback prospect in the country by Superprep magazine as high school senior.

DISHMAN, CRIS

Wash.

CB

6-0

195

8/13/65

11

Purdue

Started all 16 games and ranked fourth on squad with 65 tackles in 1998…Earned second Pro Bowl appearance of his career in ’97. Recorded career-best 101 tackles on the season. Chosen NFC Defensive Player of Week in Week 4 against Jacksonville…Earned AFC Pro Bowl selection in 1991 when with Houston…Has scored six career TDs on two interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and a blocked punt.

DRAKE, JERRY

Arizona

DE

6-5

310

7/9/69

3

Hastings

Small college player who has played in 14 games during first three seasons…Made three tackles vs. Dallas (9/6) in his only appearance of 1998…Signed as free agent in ’95 and was assigned following year to NFL Europe where he became standout with London Monarchs, leading league in sacks with eight and adding 23 tackles in 10 games…Selected as first- team NAIA Division II All-American in junior year.

EARLY, QUINN

Buffalo

WR

6-0

190

4/13/65

11

Iowa

Appeared in all 16 games for seventh consecutive year, catching 19 passes for 217 yards and touchdown…Entered ’98 with four consecutive seasons of 50 or more receptions…Before his three seasons with Buffalo, spent five years in New Orleans, enjoying his most successful year in ’95 when he hauled in team-high 81 receptions for 1,087 yards and eight touchdowns…Finished sixth in NFC with career-high 82 receptions in ’94…Originally drafted in third round (60th overall) in ’88 by San Diego, where he spent three years.

EDWARDS, DIXON

Minn.

LB

6-1

237

3/25/68

8

Mich. St.

Started 14 games for the 1998 Vikings...Appeared in more playoff games (18) than any current Viking…Tied for Vikings team lead in forced fumbles in ’97 with two...Led Minnesota linebackers with 3.5 sacks in ’96…Member of Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII and XXX champion Dallas Cowboys.

ENGLER, DEREK

N.Y. G.

C

6-5

300

7/11/74

2

Wisc.

Saw action in 11 games in ’98…Started first five games of ’97. Suffered fracture of right ankle vs. New Orleans on 9/28 and missed remainder of season…Can play guard as well as center...While at Wisconsin, twice earned Player of Week honors, becoming first offensive lineman of the Barry Alvarez era to do so.

FIEDLER, JAY

Minn.

QB

6-1

214

12/29/71

3

Dartmouth

Saw first NFL action in 1998, playing in five games with Vikings. Completed two passes for 50 yards in Minnesota’s 41-7 defeat of Washington, 10/18…Winner of ’92 Bushnell Cup, awarded to Ivy League player of year. Was ’92 third-team AP All-American. Holds Ivy League records for most total yards (5,317) and passing touchdowns (45).

FIGURES, DEON

Jax.

CB

6-0

193

1/20/70

6

Colorado

Played in 16 games in 1998, starting five. Had 46 tackles and one INT…Became Jaguars single-season interception leader after picking off five passes in ’97...Has competed in 11 career playoff games, including Super Bowl XXX, where he recovered fourth-quarter onside kick for Pittsburgh to set up touchdown...First-round draft choice of Steelers in ’93…Winner of the 1993 Jim Thorpe Award as nation’s top collegiate defensive back as senior.

FLANNERY, JOHN

St. L.

C

6-4

295

1/13/69

7

Syracuse

Started 15 games in 1998…Played in 16 games with Dallas in '97, starting four at right and left guard…Started all 16 games at left guard for Houston in '94. Helped Oilers finish season with NFL's 12th-ranked rushing offense (1,682 yards)...Four-year letterman at Syracuse. Co-captain as senior. All-Big East selection and semi-finalist for Outland and Lombardi trophies.

FOLEY, GLENN

N.Y. Jets

QB

6-2

220

10/10/70

5

B.C.

Played in five games in 1998, starting three. Completed 30 of 58 attempts for 415 yards and three touchdowns, both career highs, in 36-30 opening day overtime loss at San Francisco. Was third-most opening-day yards in NFL history. Finished ’98 with 749 yards, four touchdowns and six interceptions...Compiled 705 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in ’97...Career totals: 2,186 yards, 10 touchdowns, 16 interceptions.

FONTENOT, AL

Ind.

DE

6-4

287

9/17/70

6

Baylor

Played in seven games in 1998, starting five. Had 26 tackles and one sack…Led Colts in pressures with 21 in ’97. Had 4.5 sacks, which tied for second on club. Had career-high 11 tackles and one sack on 11/30/97...Career totals include 264 tackles, 17.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles, and four passes defensed...Earned All-Southwest Conference honors as senior at Baylor while posting 11 sacks and starting every game.

FORBES, MARLON

Chicago

S

6-1

215

12/25/71

3

Penn St.

Originally signed as undrafted free agent in ’95, Forbes started two of 16 games he played in 1998, making 22 tackles… Appeared in all 16 games previous season, recording career-high 28 tackles and five pass break-ups. Also finished fifth on special teams with 12 tackles…Played 15 games on special teams as rookie…A walk-on at Penn State… Attended school on Navy ROTC scholarship. Completed collegiate career with 75 stops, two interceptions and fumble recovery.

FOX, MIKE

Carolina

DE

6-8

297

8/5/67

9

W. Vir.

Saw action in all 16 games, starting seven and making 20 tackles, including a sack…Entered ’98 having started all but two games in which he appeared over previous five seasons…Signed as unrestricted free agent from the New York Giants in ’95, spent four years in Carolina, starting 43 games and recording 7.5 sacks…Second-round pick (51st overall) of the Giants in 1990. Was member of team’s Super Bowl XXV champions, making two tackles in playoffs…Has 17 career sacks, including one in postseason…In college, was an All-America selection as senior, compiling 71 tackles, 10 sacks and two forced fumbles.

FRANCIS, JAMES

Cinn.

LB

6-5

257

8/4/68

9

Baylor

Has spent entire nine-year pro career with Cincinnati, starting 129 of 133 games. Owns longest tenure of any current Bengals player. Finished 1998 with 36 tackles, including season-high five vs. Green Bay (9/20)…Chosen as Cincinnati’s first-round pick (12th overall) in ’90, has tallied eight fumble recoveries and 11 interceptions, including three returned for touchdowns…All-American at Baylor who also served as sixth man on school’s basketball team. Believed to be only major college athlete to play in two bowl games (1988 Bluebonnet and 1989 Liberty) and two postseason basketball tournaments (1989 NIT and 1990 NCAA).

FREROTTE, GUS

Wash.

QB

6-3

240

7/3/71

5

Tulsa

Completed 25 of 54 attempts for 283 yards for 1 TD in 1998…Threw a career-best 17 touchdown passes in ’97…Named to Pro Bowl in ’96. Threw for career-high 346 yards against Dallas (12/22). Interception percentage of 2.3 was second in NFL and second-lowest in Redskins history. Set career-highs in passing yards (3,453), attempts (470), completions (270), completion percentage (57.3), fewest interceptions (11), and quarterback rating (79.3)…Named NFC Offensive Player of Week after first NFL game in ’94 in which he led Redskins to 41-27 win at Indianapolis (10/23).

GEORGE, RON

K.C.

LB

6-2

247

3/20/70

6

Stanford

Played in 16 games in 1998, totaling 17 tackles and one fumble recovery...Has played in 90 consecutive contests dating to his rookie year in ’93...Career totals include 205 tackles, three sacks and five fumble recoveries... Had career best 14 tackles vs. Phoenix, 1/2/94...Led Pac-10 with 15 sacks in ’92, earning All-America and All-PAC-10 honors as senior.

GIBSON, DAMON

Cinn.

WR

5-9

184

2/25/75

1

Iowa

Split time as wide receiver and kick returner in first season. Had 19 catches for 258 yards (13.6) and three touchdowns, including career-best 76-yard score at Tennessee (10/18). Saved best performance for Denver Broncos (11/1), hauling in three receptions for 66 yards and touchdown. Also returned 27 punts for 218 yards (8.1), including 65-yard touchdown. In addition, returned 17 kickoffs for 372 yards (21.9)…Led ’97 Iowa squad with 22.9 yards per catch, and finished second on team with 26 catches for 595 yards and four scores.

GISLER, MIKE

N.Y. Jets

C-G

6-4

295

8/26/69

6

Houston

Played in all 16 games in 1998...Has appeared in 89 career games, making seven starts...Saw action in ’98 Divisional playoff and AFC Championship Game with Jets…Last two starts came in ’97 at center for New England...Added depth at center behind Dave Wohlbaugh in ’96 with Patriots, helping team advance to Super Bowl XXXI against Green Bay.

GLOVER, KEVIN

Seattle

C

6-2

282

6/17/63

13

Maryland

Started first eight games in 1998 before injuring back…Started 16 games for Detroit in ’97, and earned spot on NFC Pro Bowl team as starter. Anchor of offensive line which helped spring Barry Sanders' 2,053 rushing yards. Made his sixth career playoff start at Tampa Bay (12/28)…Started every game for five consecutive seasons with Detroit from 1993-97…First team All-America choice by Sporting News after senior season at Maryland.

GORDON, DARRIEN

Denver

CB

5-11

185

11/14/70

6

Stanford

Had two interceptions for 50 and 58 yards to set up pair of touchdowns for Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII. That followed two pickoffs in AFC Championship Game. Started all 16 regular-season games in '98, with 63 tackles (57 solo) and four interceptions for 125 yards and TD…Started all 16 games in '97, recording 62 tackles (50 solo), including two sacks; four interceptions with a TD; 11 pass breakups, a fumble recovery and forced fumble…Second-team All-PAC-10 pick as senior at Stanford in '92.

GORDON, STEVE

S.F.

C

6-3

288

4-15-69

2

California

Saw action in 13 games in 1998 while starting one…Originally selected by New England in 10th round in '92…Participated in 49ers training camps from 1995-97, making it to final cuts in each camp…Four-year letter winner and three-year starter at California. Named second-team All-PAC 10 as senior.

GRAHAM, JEFF

Phil.

WR

6-2

206

2/14/69

8

Ohio St.

Caught 47 passes and led Eagles in receiving yards with 600 in '98…Started 16 games in ’95 with Chicago and recorded 1,301 receiving yards, topping Bears all-time single-season list with 82 receptions that now rank second in club annals. Tied Bears record with seven 100-yard receiving games, including three consecutive in games 9-11…At conclusion of Ohio State career, finished in top 10 in receiving yards (1,806) and receptions (98).

GREEN, HAROLD

Atlanta

RB

6-2

222

1/29/68

9

South Carolina

Logged 37 yards on 20 carries in addition to four receptions for 43 yards in six appearances this season for NFC Champion Falcons…Cincinnati’s second-round selection (38th overall) in 1990, Green spent first six years with Bengals, totaling 3,727 rushing yards, eight touchdowns and 1,004 receiving yards…Selected to Pro Bowl following ’92 campaign when he rushed for 1,170 yards and two TDs on 265 carries…Has nine career 100-yard rushing games…Spent his seventh season in St. Louis, where he posted a career-high four touchdowns, before his two-year stint with Atlanta…Set South Carolina record for TDs in single season with 16 in junior year.

GREEN, WILLIE

Denver

WR

6-4

191

4/2/66

8

Miss.

Saw action in 15 regular season games with one start in '98 for Super Bowl XXXIII champs. Caught 16 passes for 194 yards and one touchdown…In '95, set career highs with Carolina with 47 catches for 882 yards (18.8 avg.)…Ranks in top five all-time at Mississippi in receptions (127) and touchdown catches (22), and set an Ole Miss record with at least one catch in 36 consecutive games. Named second-team All-SEC by Associated Press and earned All-America honorable mention by Sporting News in senior year (1989).

HAMILTON, JAMES

Jax.

LB

6-5

243

4/17/74

2

N. Carolina

Had six total tackles in 1998...Saw action in nine games during rookie year of ’97, including Wild Card playoff at Denver. Forced fumble and had sack in extensive action in the last three games of ’97...All-Atlantic Coast second-team selection as senior.

HARTLEY, FRANK

S.D.

TE

6-2

268

12/15/68

5

Illinois

Appeared in 16 games and started three in 1998. Had two receptions for 28 yards…One of only 10 players, including five each on offense and defense, to start all 16 games for San Diego in '97. Set career highs with 19 receptions and 246 receiving yards, including one touchdown…Earned second-team All-Big 10 honors at Illinois.

HAYES, JARIUS

Arizona

TE

6-3

266

3/27/73

2

N. Alabama

Appeared in each of Cardinals 18 games, including both playoff contests…After playing in four games during rookie season of ’96, spent spring of ’97 with Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe League, where he caught five passes for 49 yards…Originally chosen by Arizona in seventh round of ’96 draft…In college, was three-time all-Gulf Coast Conference selection and helped guide North Alabama to three consecutive Division II national titles.

HECK, ANDY

Chicago

T

6-6

298

1/1/67

10

Notre Dame

Started in each of 137 games he has played in past nine years since rookie season, missing only seven contests due to injury. Started nine of 16 as rookie. Was ’89 first-round choice of Seattle before signing with Chicago as transitional free agent prior to ’94 season…Career highlights include not allowing sack in ’95 and not missing an offensive snap in ’93…Was first-team All-America as senior at Notre Dame where he co-captained ’88 12-0 national championship team.

HENDERSON, JEROME

N.Y. Jets

S-CB

5-10

200

8/8/69

8

Clemson

Saw action in 13 games in 1998, starting eight and contributing 28 tackles, a sack and interception. Also recovered fumble and ran it in for score in Jets’ 28-3 win vs. Atlanta, 10/25. Had sack against former team at New England to help Jets to 24-14 victory on Monday Night Football, 10/19…Was member of Patriots Super Bowl XXXI squad that opposed Green Bay...Originally selected by New England in second round of ‘91 draft.

HEWITT, CHRIS

N.O.

S

6-0

210

7/22/74

2

Cincinnati

Saw action in all 16 games for Saints in 1998. Had 18 tackles and two sacks on year. Registered five tackles and sack vs. New England on 10/4. Had five solo tackles at St.Louis on 9/6...Named NFC Special Teams Player of Week for six tackles, one pass defensed, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and blocked punt vs. Seattle on 11/6/97...Two-time All Conference USA selection while at Cincinnati.

HOWARD, DESMOND

Oakland

WR

5-10

180

5/15/70

7

Michigan

Had 49 kickoff returns for 1,040 yards in 1998 and 45 punt returns for 541 yards, including two touchdowns…Super Bowl XXXI MVP signed by Raiders as unrestricted free agent in ’97. First player to be voted Super Bowl MVP as special teams performer after totaling 244 return yards, including 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown…Set Raiders single- season record in kickoff return yardage with 1,318 yards in '97…In ’96, set NFL season punt return record, amassing 875 yards…1991 Heisman Trophy winner at Michigan.

HUDSON, JOHN

N.Y. Jets

C

6-0

206

1/29/68

9

Auburn

A career long-snapper...Has played in 96 consecutive regular-season games (ranking first among current Jets), dating back to ’93 while with Philadelphia. Long snapper in Jets Divisional Playoff win vs. Jacksonville, and AFC Championship Game loss to Denver...Can also play on coverage units on special teams...Had one special teams stop in ’97...Chipped in with eight special teams tackles in ’96 with Eagles.

HUGHES, DANAN

K.C.

WR

6-2

211

12/11/70

6

Iowa

Recovered two fumbles in 1998…Named in ’97 to USA Today "All-Joe" team which annually honors NFL’s top "blue collar" performers...Has 46 career receptions for 425 yards...Posted career-best 23 tackles on special teams to rank second on Chiefs in ’97...Had career-high 17 receptions for 167 yards and one touchdown in ’96.

IRVING, TERRY

Arizona

LB

6-2

236

7/3/71

5

McNeese St.

Played in six games in 1998. Had two four-tackle performances, vs. Giants (12/6) and Eagles (12/13)…Had career-best campaign in ’95, recording 73 tackles, including one sack, while recovering three fumbles in eight starts. Was impressive in first NFL start with five solo tackles, two assists, two stops for losses, a sack and forced fumble in ’95 season opener …Was only consensus first-team all-American in McNeese State history. Compiled 451 tackles in four years as starter.

ISMAIL, QUADRY

N.O.

WR

6-0

196

11/8/70

6

Syracuse

Played in 10 games in 1998, starting one, and returned 28 kickoffs for 590 yards…Ranks second on Minnesota Vikings all-time list in career kickoff returns (147) and kickoff return yardage (3,273)...His 18.7-yard average per catch in ’95 was best on Vikings and third in NFL. Had 1,037 kickoff return yards that year, becoming only fourth player in Minnesota history to reach 1,000-yard mark...Posted career-high 45 catches for 696 yards and five touchdowns in ’94.

IZZO, LARRY

Miami

LB

5-10

228

9/26/74

3

Rice

Saw action in 13 games in 1998, mostly on special teams...Played in all 16 games in rookie year (’96). On injured reserve in ’97…Made club as undrafted rookie free agent. Chosen as special teamer on Pro Football Weekly/PFWA All-Rookie team that year...Finished fourth on Rice’s all time chart with 301 career tackles and set school mark with 46 tackles for losses.

JACKSON, MICHAEL

Balt.

WR

6-4

195

4/12/69

8

S. Miss.

Originally drafted by Cleveland Browns in sixth round in 1991, playing through ’95 for Cleveland…Enjoyed best season in ’96, with 76 receptions for 1,201 yards and NFL-best 14 touchdowns…Career totals include 393 catches; 5,393 yards and 46 touchdowns. Also owns 10 100-yard games…Started 12 games past campaign, with 38 receptions for 477 yards…Played college football alongside Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre.

JACKSON, RAY

Buffalo

CB

5-10

189

2/17/73

3

Colorado St.

Appeared in 14 games, making 18 tackles and grabbing two interceptions in past season…In sophomore campaign, saw action in nine games, mostly on special teams…Selected by Bills in fifth round of ’96 draft…Finished his college stint at Colorado State as school’s all-time leader in interceptions with 18, which ranks third in WAC history. Earned first-team All-WAC honors in ’95.

JOHNSTON, DARYL

Dallas

FB

6-2

242

2/10/66

10

Syracuse

Three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowler who played in first 149 career games, including playoffs, before succumbing to neck injury in 1997. Bounced back in ’98, playing in every game, rushing eight times for 17 yards and posting 18 receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown…Johnston’s blocking paved way for Dallas RB Emmitt Smith’s eight consecutive 1,000-yard seasons…Owns eight rushing scores and 14 receiving touchdowns in regular- season play. Has added two more rushing and one receiving in playoffs.

JONES, LENOY

Tenn.

LB

6-1

228

9/25/74

3

Texas Christian

Appeared in nine games in '98 and had five tackles…Collected career-high 26 tackles, along with five passes defensed, one forced fumble and sack in ’97. Broke up a Troy Aikman pass with six minutes remaining on fourth-and-four at the Oilers 15 to help preserve win at Dallas on 11/27…First-Team All-Southern Conference choice his senior year at TCU.

JONES, MARCUS

T.B.

DT

6-6

286

8/15/73

3

N.C.

Played in 15 games and registered four tackles in 1998…Limited to six games in ’97 due to ankle injuries…As rookie, appeared in 16 games and started three, registering 25 tackles (17 solo)…As senior, was first UNC consensus first team All-America in 12 years (DE William Fuller, 1983) and was only Atlantic Coast Conference player to accomplish feat in '95.

KIRK, RANDY

S.F.

C

6-2

242

12/27/64

11

San Diego State

Appeared in 16 regular-season games and Wild Card and Divisional playoffs in 1998…Played in all 16 games in '97 on special teams. Finished with six special teams tackles. Handled snaps as K Gary Anderson broke Nick Lowery's NFL record for most career field goals on 12/21…Played in every game with San Diego in '88, almost exclusively on special teams. Named Chargers' Special Teams Player of Year…Honorable mention All-WAC recognition as senior at San Diego State.

KYLE, JASON

Seattle

LB

6-3

242

5/12/72

4

Arizona State

Saw action in all 16 games in '98, making five tackles…In ’96, played in 16 games and was third on Seahawks with 17 special teams tackles…Three-year letterman and two-year starter for Sun Devils. Finished collegiate career with 204 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, four sacks and two interceptions.

LACINA, CORBIN

Carolina

G

6-4

308

11/2/70

5

Augustana

Started 10 games in his first season with Carolina in 1998…Spent first four years of pro career with Buffalo, starting in 13 of his 16 appearances in ’97 while not allowing a sack all season….Started in 10 of 11 games he played in sophomore season…Selected in sixth round in ’93…Was All-America three-years as starter at Augustana in South Dakota.

LANGHAM, ANTONIO

S.F.

CB

6-0

184

7/31/72

5

Alabama

Posted 34 tackles for 49ers in 1998. Appeared in 11 games (starting six), including both Wild Card and Divisional playoff games…Started all 16 games for the Cleveland Browns in '94 and '95…Set career highs in '95 with 88 tackles (69 solo), 13 passes defensed, and two interceptions….Named Defensive Rookie of Year in '94 by Football Digest. Earned All-Rookie honors from Pro Football Weekly, Football News and College and Pro Football Newsweekly.

LEVY, CHUCK

S.F.

RB

6-0

206

1/7/72

3

Arizona

Saw action in 12 games and Wild Card and Divisional playoffs in 1998. Ran for career-high 112 yards on 25 carries, including one TD, and caught 15 passes for 64 yards. In divisional playoff, had two catches for 58 yards, including longest reception of career, 34 yards (1/9)…Had a 30.8-yard kickoff return average and scored nine rushing touchdowns as junior at Arizona.

LODISH, MIKE

Denver

DT

6-3

280

8/11/76

9

UCLA

Played in 15 games in '98 for Super Bowl XXXIII champs with one start, registering six tackles and 2.0 sacks…Set career high in ’91 with Buffalo by recording 37 tackles (28 solo), plus 1.5 sacks and two passes defensed…Only player in history to play in six Super Bowls (1990-93 with Buffalo, 1997-98 with Denver)…Was an All-PAC-10 performer at UCLA, where Bruins went to bowl game in each of first three seasons.

LUSK, HENRY

Miami

TE

6-2

245

5/8/72

2

Utah

Played in three games and made one start for Dolphins in 1998. Contributed one rush for seven yards in 13-9 win at Carolina on 11/15. Played in Wild Card and Divisional games...Played all 16 games in ’96 with New Orleans, recording 27 receptions for 210 yards. Also returned kickoff for 16 yards that season.

MANUEL, ROD

Pittsburgh

DE

6-5

295

10/8/74

2

Oklahoma

Saw action in two games in 1998, recording one tackle…Ended college career with 112 tackles in two seasons as defensive starter. Finished fourth on Sooners with 91 tackles (45 solo) as senior. Had five sacks for minus-25 yards and 10 stops for losses of 26 yards…Was an All-State and Dallas Morning News Top 100 selection as linebacker during senior year at Western Hills High in Forth Worth, Texas.

MAY, DEEMS

Seattle

TE

6-4

263

3/6/69

7

North Carolina

Played in 16 games, starting one, in 1998 and caught three passes for seven yards, including one touchdown…Set career highs with San Diego in '96, with 19 catches for 188 yards (9.9 average), including longest career reception -- 39 yards -- versus Tampa Bay (11/17).

MC CORMACK, HURVIN

Dallas

DE

6-5

284

4/6/72

5

Indiana

Started one of 16 games in which he appeared this past season. Registered 22 tackles, five sacks and one fumble recovery on the year. Top game came at Washington (10/4) when he had three tackles, including two quarterback sacks…Earned Super Bowl XXX ring as member of ’95 Cowboys when he played in all but one regular-season game…. Three-year starter in college who earned back-to-back All-Big Ten honors following junior and senior seasons. Registered five sacks as senior.

MC CULLOUGH, GEORGE

Tenn.

CB

5-10

187

2/18/75

1

Baylor

Saw action in six games in 1998…Played in final two games of ’97 for Oilers...Led Barcelona Dragons and tied for third in league with three interceptions in NFL Europe League last spring…Originally a fifth-round pick of Oilers in ’97 …Four-year letterman at Baylor, where he collected 135 tackles, defensed 31 passes and recorded four interceptions

MC PHAIL, JERRIS

Detroit

WR

5-11

198

6/26/72

3

East Carolina

Running back who converted to wide receiver prior to 1998. Appeared in three games, with six kickoff returns for 71 yards…Spent first two years with Miami, enjoying most successful season in ’97 by rushing 17 times for 146 yards and catching 34 passes for 262 yards. In addition to scoring two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving), owned team-high receiving totals among backs. Also returned 15 kickoffs for a 20.9-yard average…Played in nine games with one start as rookie, finishing with six rushes for 28 yards and 20 catches for 282 yards while returning 15 kickoffs for 22.3-yard average.

MC TYER, TIM

PHILA.

CB

5-11

181

12/14/75

2

Brigham Young

Appeared in all 16 games with one start in 1998. Had 32 solo tackles, a fumble recovery and interception. Saw action in 10 games in '97 mostly on special teams where he made eight tackles…Earned All-Western Athletic Conference honors as senior at BYU.

MILANOVICH, SCOTT

Tampa Bay

QB

6-3

220

1/25/73

3

Maryland

Completed two of three attempts for nine yards in 1996 in only NFL action…Finished career as Maryland's all-time leading passer, breaking Boomer Esiason's marks with 650 completions in 982 attempts (66.2) for 7,301 yards and 49 touchdowns…Career TD total ranks in top 10 all-time in ACC history.

MINCY, CHARLES

Tampa Bay

S

6-0

195

12/16/69

8

Washington

Started all 16 games in 1998, recording 76 tackles (54 solo), and had four interceptions for 58 yards. Eight pass break-ups tied career mark set during '94 season with Kansas City…Had 13 tackles versus L.A. Rams on 9/25/94…Set career highs in '92 with 96 tackles (52 solo) and four interceptions, including longest career interception return of 39 yards vs. Dallas (10/18).

MOORE, JERALD

St. Louis

RB

5-9

225

11/20/74

3

Okla.

Had 55 rushes for 137 yards with two TDs in 1998. Added nine receptions for 60 yards. Appeared in 11 games, starting four…Played in nine games with five starts in '97. Made first start of season at Washington (11/30) and rushed for 92 yards on 22 carries while scoring first NFL touchdown. Set career high with 27 carries for 113 yards in season finale at Carolina (12/20)…Averaged 5.5 yards per carry at Oklahoma while scoring 22 TDs.

MOORE, RONALD

Miami

RB

5-10

220

1/26/70

6

Pittsburgh St.

Started one game in 1998, rushing for 12 yards on four carries with one catch for a yard...Career totals include 620 carries for 2,198 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns...Led Arizona with 1,018 yards rushing as rookie in ’93. Was named to All-Madden team that year. Scored four touchdowns vs. LA Rams on 12/5, becoming fifth rookie in NFL history to accomplish feat in a game.

MOORE, STEVON

Balt.

S

5-11

210

2/9/67

10

Miss.

Had 16 starts in 1998, with 77 tackles, including two nine-tackle performances…Tied for sixth in AFC in ’95 with five interceptions for Cleveland Browns and finished second on team with 143 tackles…Owned 77-game starting streak from 1993-97, while amassing 100+ tackles in four consecutive seasons (1993-96)…Has 10 career interceptions and two career touchdowns on fumble recoveries…Originally chosen by New York Jets in seventh round of ’89, was a Plan B signing by Cleveland in ’92.

MOORE, WILL

Jax.

WR

6-1

190

2/21/70

3

Texas Southern

Had one catch for nine yards in 1998. Played in 16 games and two playoff contests…Starred in Canadian Football League, catching 117 passes and scoring 23 touchdowns in 1993-94...Finished first NFL season with 43 receptions for 502 yards (third on team) and one touchdown in ’95 with New England. Opened season with six catches for 77 yards in a 17-14 victory over Cleveland. Caught first NFL touchdown from QB Drew Bledsoe on 10/15.

MYSLINSKI, TOM

Indianapolis

OL

6-3

293

12/7/68

6

Tennessee

Played in five games and started one in 1998...Saw action in divisional playoff on 1/3/98 vs. New England and in AFC Championship Game on 1/11/98 vs. Denver while with Pittsburgh…Spent five games on active roster with Cleveland in ’92…Member of national championship track and field team as shot putter during senior year at Tennessee.

NORGARD, ERIC

Tenn.

G

6-1

290

11/4/65

10

Colorado

Has played in total of 92 games with 12 starts in career…On 11/10/96 at New Orleans, lined up at TE on second-and-one play at Saints' one-yard line as extra blocker, but shed off line into corner of end zone to catch scoring pass from QB Chris Chandler…Helped San Antonio Riders lead World League in rushing in ’91…As senior at Colorado, honors included UPI First-Team All-Big Eight, AP Second-Team All-Big Eight and AP Third-Team All-America.

NUTTEN, TOM

St. Louis

C

6-4

285

6/8/71

2

Western Michigan

Played in four games and started two in 1998…Played with Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe League in spring of ’98, starting 10 games at center. Admirals had top total offense (3,281 yards), and top passing offense (2,133 yards)…Played four seasons at Western Michigan. Started every game in junior season and served as one of the team's four captains.

OLIVER, WINSLOW

Carolina

RB

5-7

180

3/3/73

3

New Mexico

Returned 44 punts for 464 yards (10.5 avg.) in 1998. Also contributed two kickoff returns for 43 yards…Returned 14 punts in ’97 for 111 yards and 7.9-yard average in six games…Placed third in NFC as rookie with 11.5-yard punt return average and finished second in NFL with 598 punt return yards on 52 attempts. Also registered team-record 84-yard punt return for first NFL touchdown vs. New Orleans (9/8). Added 183 rushing yards on 47 carries (3.9) and 144 receiving yards on 15 receptions (9.6) in rookie year…Earned first team all-WAC his senior year. Became 30th freshman in NCAA I-A history to rush for 1,000 yards.

ORLANDO, BO

Pitts.

S

5-10

195

4/3/66

9

West Virginia

Saw action in 11 games, starting one, in 1998. Recorded eight tackles (seven solo)…In '97, played in 16 games for fifth straight season and extended streak of consecutive games played to 85. Finished season with 24 tackles (20 solo)…Had 73 solo tackles in '96, including team's third-best total of tackles-for-loss (4). Had secondary-leading nine tackles against 49ers (10/20)…Finished four-year WVU career with 173 tackles and five interceptions (two for TDs). Named NEA first-team All-American after senior season.

PALMER, MITCH

Tampa Bay

LB

6-4

245

9/19/75

1

Colorado St.

Appeared in all 16 games in 1998…Handled long-snapping duties in every game for final three seasons at Colorado State and also saw reserve action on defensive line.

PARKER, ANTHONY

Tampa Bay

CB

5-10

181

2/11/66

9

Arizona St.

In 1998, saw action in 11 games, starting seven. Made 36 tackles (28 solo) and had one sack…Set career high in '94 with Minnesota with 78 tackles (64 solo) and four interceptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Named NFC Defensive Player of Month for October, in which he set NFL record by scoring a defensive TD in three consecutive games…Named to All-World Team with World League NY/NJ Knights in ’91…Received All-PAC 10 honors as CB and punt returner as junior.

PETERS, TYRELL

Balt.

LB

6-0

235

8/4/74

2

Oklahoma

Recorded five tackles in Ravens first four games in 1998. Played in total of 10 games…Was in four contests in rookie season, splitting time between defense and special teams…Recorded more than 100 tackles in final three seasons at Oklahoma, being named first-team All-Big Eight his junior campaign…Uncle Tony played for Redskins from 1979-85 and made Pro Bowl in 1982.

PHILLIPS, JOE

St. Louis

DT

6-5

305

7/15/63

13

SMU

Played in 13 games in 1998, starting four. Had 17 tackles (13 solo)…Started 15 games at right defensive tackle in '97 with Kansas City…Started all 16 games from 1993-96 with Chiefs…Played with San Diego from 1987-91, leading Chargers with five sacks for minus-41 yards in ’87…Two-year starter at SMU. Played in Aloha Bowl as junior and was selected to Japan Bowl as senior.

POPSON, TED

Kansas City

TE

6-4

250

9/10/66

5

Portland St.

Had 13 receptions for 90 yards in 1998…Pulled down personal best 35 catches for 320 yards and two touchdowns in 1997. Led team with season-high six receptions for 49 yards at Carolina on 9/21...Saw action for San Francisco in the team’s 49-26 win over San Diego in Super Bowl XXIX, 1/29/95…Played for London Monarchs of World League in ’92…An accomplished long snapper.

PRESTON, ROELL

Green Bay

WR

5-10

195

6/23/72

3

Mississippi

Kick return specialist who earned spot on ’99 NFC Pro Bowl squad after impressive return numbers during season. Returned 57 kickoffs for NFL-best 1,497 yards and two touchdowns, including 101-yard scoring sprint. Also fielded 44 punts for 398 return yards, including 71-yard score…Played one game for Green Bay in ’97, setting club record for most kickoff return yards (211) in single game…Played first two NFL years in Atlanta, appearing in 29 games, catching 28 passes for 337 yards and two touchdowns, while splitting time as Falcons kick returner…Selected as most outstanding player on Gray squad in ’94 Blue-Gray Game.

PRICE, MARCUS

San Diego

T

6-6

320

3/3/72

3

Louisiana St.

Played in five games in 1998…Saw action in two contests in ’97…Jacksonville's sixth-round choice in '95…Moved into Louisiana State's starting lineup at right tackle in 1993…All-District selection during two-year career as two-way tackle at Lincoln High in Port Arthur, Texas.

PYNE, JIM

Detroit

C

6-2

297

11/23/71

5

Virginia Tech

Signed with Lions as unrestricted free agent in 1998 and started all 16 games at center…Played first four pro seasons with Tampa Bay, starting at guard from 1995-97. Also saw time as long snapper. Helped meld Bucs’ rushing game, which resulted in Pro Bowl berths for RBs Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott in ’97…Four-year starter in college, where he did not allow a quarterback pressure in 2,194 plays from scrimmage. First-team All-America and All-Big East selection his senior year, was also semi-finalist for both Outland and Lombardi Trophies…Part of only three-generation NFL family in history as father, George III, played for Boston Patriots in 1965 while grandfather, George II, was with Providence Steam Roller in 1931-32.

REHBERG, SCOTT

N.E.

T

6-8

330

11/17/73

2

Central Michigan

Saw action in two games in 1998...Appeared in six games during rookie year of ’97...Was consensus All-Mid American Conference selection as senior in ’96. Largest player to ever wear a Chippewa uniform at Central Michigan... Maintained 3.35 GPA to earn Scholar Athlete of Year award in ‘96.

REYNOLDS, JERRY

N.Y. Giants

T

6-6

320

4/2/70

5

UNLV

Played in 12 games and started two in 1998, both career highs...Is capable of playing tackle, guard, and center...Saw action in five games in 1997, mostly on field goal and extra point units...Appeared in eight games on special teams in ’96.

RUCCI, TODD

N.E.

G

6-5

296

7/14/70

6

Penn St.

Started all 16 games at guard for Patriots in 1998…Has made 44 consecutive starts dating back to ’96...Named offensive team captain vs. Pittsburgh, 12/13/97...Started all Patriots playoff games in ’96, including Super Bowl XXXI. Only member of offensive line not to allow a full sack throughout season in ’96.

SALEH, TAREK

Carolina

LB

6-1

240

11/7/74

2

Wisconsin

Played in 11 games this past season, making one start and posting seven tackles. Also returned kickoff eight yards…Appeared in three contests as rookie, recording first NFL sack in season finale vs. St. Louis on 12/20…Two-time All-Big Ten choice junior and senior years. Registered school-record 33 sacks, while tying Badgers mark for most tackles behind line of scrimmage with 57. Selected as team’s defensive captain during senior campaign.

SANDERS, BRANDON

N.Y. Giants

S

5-9

185

6/10/73

2

Arizona

Saw action in 13 games in 1998, registering 12 tackles on the season. Had three tackles in 20-3 loss at Tampa Bay, 10/4…Special teams standout who made Giants as free agent in ’97. Played in 12 games, mostly in nickel situations. Was awarded special teams game ball for performance that included two solo tackles vs. Arizona on 11/16. Played in Wild Card game vs. Minnesota on special teams…Earned All-PAC 10 honors as a senior at Arizona.

SCHWANTZ, JIM

Chicago

LB

6-2

240

1/23/70

5

Purdue

Appeared in all 16 games this past season, making 14 tackles while recovering one fumble…Spent ’97 with San Francisco after three-year stint with Dallas…Selected to Pro Bowl in ’96 as NFC’s special team player after setting Cowboys single-season record with 32 special teams tackles…Made 10 special teams tackles during ’95 playoffs, including two in Super Bowl XXX victory over Pittsburgh…Initially signed by Chicago in ’92 and spent two years on practice squad…Registered 143 tackles as senior at Purdue.

SHAW, SEDRICK

New England

RB

6-0

214

11/16/73

2

Iowa

Played in 13 games and started one in 1998, compiling 236 yards on 48 carries for the season. Had 68 yards on 19 carries in Patriots’ 40-10 win vs. Kansas City on 10/11. Played in Wild Card game at Jacksonville, and had one carry for four yards...Appeared in both playoff contests in ’97 for New England…Rushed for more than 1,000 yards three consecutive seasons at Iowa and holds school’s rushing records with 837 carries for 4,156 yards and 33 touchdowns.

SHIVER, CLAY

Dallas

C

6-2

294

12/7/72

3

Florida St.

Started nine of 13 games he played at center in 1998…Assumed starting duties in ’97 and started each of Cowboys 16 games after 14 games as rookie…Excelled in college where he was an All-America selection and a Lombardi Award semifinalist in senior year in addition to being a three-time All-ACC selection. As sophomore, played center for national champion Seminoles, allowing only half a quarterback sack in more than 700 offensive snaps.

SHULER, HEATH

N.O.

QB

6-2

216

12/21/71

5

Tennessee

Selected by Washington with third overall pick in first round of 1994 NFL Draft...Inactive in 1998 due to foot injury…Had 1,288 yards with two touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 10 games in ’97, starting nine. Completed 15 of 21 passes for 202 yards and one touchdown with a rushing TD in Saints first victory of ’97, vs. Detroit on 9/21/97...Set Redskins rookie record, averaging 190 yards per start...His 4.6 interception percentage was best ever by Redskins rookie QB...Finished second in balloting for Heisman Trophy in 1994.

SIMMONS, JASON

Pittsburgh

CB

5-8

186

3/30/76

R

Arizona St.

Saw action in six games in 1998 and had eight tackles (seven solo)…Was ’97 All-PAC 10 second-team choice. Started 10 games at left cornerback and posted 41 tackles (36 solo) with 10 pass defenses and three interceptions. Received All-PAC 10 honorable mention honors as junior. Recorded 62 tackles and two interceptions to earn All-PAC 10 honorable mention honors as sophomore in '95.

SMITH, ED

Atlanta

TE

6-4

253

6/5/69

2

No College

Played in all but one game for NFC Champion Falcons, including three playoff contests. Only reception was two-yard pass in NFC Championship Game…Played in five games in ’97 after spending majority of first two seasons on practice squads of Rams and Redskins…Gained experience in NFL Europe League, catching six passes for 36 yards and three touchdowns for Frankfurt Galaxy in ’96…Brother Irv is a tight end for San Francisco 49ers.

SMITH, NEIL

Denver

DE

6-4

270

4/10/66

11

Nebraska

Started in 14 games in '98 for Super Bowl titlists, recording 26 tackles (20 solo), 4.0 sacks and an interception…Set career highs in '93 with Kansas City with 15 sacks for minus-127 yards…Has made six Pro Bowl appearances (three starting assignments)…Has posted four double-digit sack seasons in career (1992-95) and has accumulated 19 career multiple-sack games…Chiefs No. 1 draft choice in ’88, going second overall.

SOLOMON, FREDDIE

Philadelphia

WR

5-10

180

8/15/72

3

South Carolina St.

Had 21 catches for 193 yards, including one touchdown in 1998…In first game of '97, made first TD catch of career -- a two-yarder with 1:56 remaining from QB Ty Detmer that gave Eagles 10-9 victory over defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay…Caught 61 passes for 1,359 yards and 20 TDs at South Carolina State.

SPINDLER, MARK

Detroit

DT

6-5

290

11/28/69

9

Pittsburgh

Taken by Detroit in third round of 1990 draft. Spent 1995-96 with Jets before returning to Lions in ’97…Registered 158 tackles, including eight sacks, and three blocked field goals in first stint with Lions…Started nine games with Jets, posting 57 tackles, a half sack and interception…Recorded nine tackles in 15 games in ’98…Named 1989 College Football Player of Year by Sporting News following junior season. Also selected as USA Today High School Player of Year as prep senior in ’87.

STOKES, ERIC

Seattle

S

5-11

200

12/18/73

2

Nebraska

Appeared in four games in 1998…Played primarily on special teams in '97, making eight total stops including three tackles inside 20 (tied for second on team). Recorded three tackles in season finale vs. San Francisco on 12/21…Finished college career with 115 tackles, three interceptions and 10 passes defensed in 48 games, with 15 starts.

STUBBS, DANIEL

Miami

DE

6-4

270

1/3/65

10

Miami Fla.

Played in five games in 1998, starting one…Registered six tackles and sack before season-ending injury in ‘97 opener…Finished second on Dolphins with nine sacks in ’96...Led Cincinnati with five sacks ’93...With San Francisco from 1988-89. Recorded two sacks and fumble recovery as 49ers won Super Bowl XXIV...Had a sack against Cincinnati in Super Bowl XXIII…Has 50.5 career sacks.

SWANSON, PETE

Kansas City

T

6-5

307

3/26/74

1

Stanford

Did not see any action in 1998...Former collegiate nose tackle who spent season developing skills on offensive side of ball...Spent ’97 on practice squad as offensive tackle...Was two-time NCAA indoor track champion in shot put and 35-pound weight throw.

TALLEY, BEN

Atlanta

LB

6-3

248

7/14/72

3

Tennessee

Recorded five tackles in eight games in ’98 for NFC Champion Falcons after two-year layoff following knee injury…Selected by New York Giants in fourth round of ‘95 draft. Talley enjoyed season-best game in ’98 vs. former team on 10/11, recording one tackle and recovering a fumble…Played four games as rookie on special teams…All-SEC selection in college, where he compiled 263 tackles and 10.5 sacks in 46 games.

THOMPSON, MIKE

Cincinnati

DT

6-4

295

12/22/71

2

Wisconsin

Played in nine games during ’98 stint with Cincinnati, recording seven tackles. Assisted on two tackles, including sack, vs. Green Bay on 9/20…Drafted by Jacksonville in fourth round in ’95, appearing in two games…Was All-Big Ten selection at Wisconsin, where he started all 46 games and established school records for sacks (28) and tackles for a loss (57).

TRUITT, GREG

Cincinnati

C

6-0

235

12/8/65

5

Penn St.

Long snapper who played in 11 games in ’98 after four consecutive 16-game seasons…As snapper in ’96, helped Benglas kicker Doug Pelfrey finish season with NFL’s all-time best field-goal accuracy mark (81.25%)…Signed with Bengals at age 28, making him oldest NFL rookie since Otis Douglas made debut at 34 for ’46 Philadelphia Eagles… Appeared in two national title games at Penn State, losing to Oklahoma in ’85 Orange Bowl and defeating Miami in ’86 Fiesta Bowl.

TUMULTY, TOM

Cincinnati

LB

6-3

247

2/11/73

3

Pittsburgh

Started first four games of ’98 before injury curtailed season. Recorded nine tackles in two of the four games…In ’97, Tumulty ranked sixth on Bengals in tackles (56) despite missing five games due to injury…A sixth-round draft choice in ’96, appearing in 31 games for Bengals…Ended college career as Pittsburgh’s No. 3 all-time tackler with 404 stops. Selected to All-Big East as senior and was semi-finalist for Dick Butkus Award, given to nation’s top college linebacker, as junior.

UNUTOA, MORRIS

Philadelphia

C

6-1

284

3/10/71

3

Brigham Young

Had six tackles in '98…Made six special teams tackles in '97 while serving as long snapper on punts…Appeared in all 16 games in ’96 and made five tackles on the punting unit…Signed with Philadelphia as rookie free agent in '96…Started at center as senior at BYU in '95 and was an All-WAC honorable mention choice.

VAN PELT, ALEX

Buffalo

QB

6-1

219

5/1/70

4

Pittsburgh

Saw limited playing time in ’98 after most productive season the previous year…Started three games and appeared in five others during ’97…Originally drafted by Pittsburgh in eighth round of ’93. Enjoyed memorable game vs. Denver on 10/26, bringing Buffalo back from 20-0 deficit late in third quarter before Bills eventually lost in overtime. Passed for career-high 255 yards and scored first rushing touchdown in season finale vs. Green Bay (12/20)…A four-year starter at U. of Pittsburgh, became fifth player in NCAA history to throw for 2,000 yards in four consecutive seasons. Broke many of Dan Marino’s school records, including most passing yards (11,267) and completions (865).

VELAND, TONY

Carolina

S

6-1

209

3/11/73

2

Nebraska

A sixth-round draft choice of Denver in ’96, appeared in 12 games as rookie in ’97, mostly on special teams, after spending first season on practice squad. Played in all four playoff games with Broncos in ’97, including Super Bowl XXXII, in which he forced fumble on a kickoff return by Green Bay’s Antonio Freeman…In ’98 with Carolina, started five games, posting an interception and making 25 tackles…Began college career as quarterback.

WARNER, KURT

St. Louis

QB

6-2

220

6/22/71

1

N. Iowa

Saw action in one game in 1998, completing four of 11 attempts for 39 yards…Starter for Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe League last spring. Led league in passing yards (2,101), attempts (326) and touchdowns (15)…Started for three seasons for Iowa Barnstormers of Arena Football League. Led team to two Arena Bowl appearances. Holds all Barnstormers individual passing records. Two-time all-Arena selection. Passed for 10,164 yards and 183 TDs in three seasons.

WHITE, JOSE

Jacksonville

DT

6-3

306

3/2/73

2

Howard

Saw action in 15 games in 1998, totaling 26 tackles and three sacks, tying for fourth in category on team...Played in three games in ’97, totaling six tackles…Holds Howard record for career sacks with 31, second in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference history.

WHITE, REGGIE

Green Bay

DE

6-5

300

12/19/61

14

Tennessee

NFL’s all-time sack leader raised career total to 192.5 after registering NFC-best 16.0 in ’98. Also earned NFL-record 13th consecutive Pro Bowl appearance…Leader of Packers Super Bowl XXXI titlist defense as it established NFL record for fewest touchdowns (19) allowed in 16-game season…Collected NFC-record 21 sacks in ’87…Career honors include two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and MVP of 1986 Pro Bowl…Only player in NFL history to record double-digit sacks in nine consecutive seasons (1985-93), White spent first eight years with Philadelphia before playing past six with Green Bay. Has missed only eight games in 14 years…Named to NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1994.

WIDELL, DAVE

Atlanta

G

6-7

316

5/14/65

11

Boston College

Limited to one game because of injuries in 1998. Entered this past season having missed only five games in previous 10 years…Originally chosen by Dallas in fourth round of ’88 draft. Played two seasons in Dallas before four in Denver, where he became full-time starter in ’94…Joined Jacksonville during its inaugural campaign and became only Jaguar to play every offensive down that season. Started 26 more games in his final two seasons in Jacksonville, prior to signing as unrestricted free agent with Atlanta.

WIGGINS, PAUL

Washington

T

6-3

305

8/17/73

2

Oregon

Appeared in one game in 1998…Played in one regular-season game in '97 at right tackle…Was named Oregon’s lineman of year by the Oregon Club of Portland in junior and senior years. Started every game at left tackle in final season, posting 80 knockdowns while grading 85% for blocking consistency. Was second-team All-PAC 10 as junior.

WILLIAMS, CLARENCE

Buffalo

RB

6-1

286

1/20/75

1

Florida State

Only action during rookie season occurred in regular-season finale versus New Orleans (12/27) when he carried twice for five yards…Played three seasons as fullback at Florida State. Finished college career with 109 rushes, 472 yards and 17 touchdowns, while being primarily used in short-yardage situations. The primary blocker for Warrick Dunn, Williams was selected by the Chicago Cubs as an outfielder out of high school.

WILLIAMS, GEROME

San Diego

S

6-2

210

7/9/73

2

Houston

Appeared in 16 games in 1998, posting 12 tackles (10 solo)…In ’97 rookie season, played in six games on special teams and in Chargers' dime package. Finished year with four tackles on defense and three on special teams…First team All-Southwest Conference pick in '95 at Houston. Four-year starter as safety for Cougars and finished career with 324 total tackles.

WILLIAMS, JAMES

San Francisco

LB

6-0

246

10/10/68

8

Mississippi State

Played in 15 games in 1998, making 13 tackles (12 solo). Also saw action in both Wild Card and Divisional playoffs games…In '97, had career-high four special teams tackles at Atlanta (10/19). Matched that with four special teams stops following week at New Orleans…Racked up career-high 15 tackles and one forced fumble against Houston (9/3) in '95… Earned NFC Defensive Player of Week honors in '94 after scoring first NFL touchdown with 33-yard interception return against New York Giants (10/2).

WILLIG, MATT

Green Bay

T

6-7

315

1/21/69

6

Southern California

Spent first season with Green Bay in ’98 after two-year stint with Atlanta and four seasons with New York Jets. Appeared in all 16 games as reserve with Packers…A defensive end in college who made transition to tackle at pro level, Willig started 13 games with Falcons in ’97…Also experienced significant playing time in final season with New York, starting 12 of 16 games in ’95…Has 78 games of pro experience in addition to two playoff contests.

WILLIS, JAMES

Philadelphia

LB

6-2

237

9/02/72

6

Auburn

Started 16 games in 1998 and led Philadelphia with career-high 96 tackles, including one fumble recovery…Started 15 games in '97 at middle linebacker before shoulder injury sidelined him for season finale. Recorded career-high 11 tackles vs. Green Bay (9/7)…In ’96, earned NFC Defensive Player of Week honors from Pro Football Weekly and Sporting News following game 9 at Dallas. Was honorable mention All-America pick of Football News and consensus first-team All-SEC selection at Auburn in '92.

WOLFORD, WILL

Pittsburgh

T

6-5

303

5/18/64

13

Vanderbilt

Started 13 games in '98…Started in all 16 games for four consecutive seasons (1994-95 Colts, 1996-97 Steelers)… Selected to Pro Bowl in '91 and '92…Named All-SEC and third-team All-America by Associated Press as senior tri-captain at Vanderbilt.

WOODEN, TERRY

Oakland

LB

6-3

239

1/14/67

9

Syracuse

Started 10 games in '98 and had 45 tackles, 2.0 sacks, an interception and fumble recovery…Was Seattle’s leading tackler from 1993-96, collecting total of 426 for an average of 106.5 per season and 7.5 per game…Has recorded at least 100 tackles four times in past six seasons, including '95 when he had career-most 135…Joined Seahawks as second-round pick in '90…Three-time Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference pick at Syracuse. Ranked second in sacks and ninth in tackles in school history.

WOOTEN, TITO

N.Y. Giants

S

6-0

195

12/12/71

5

NE Louisiana

Made 13 starts at safety for Giants in 1998, registering 74 tackles (60 solo) and three sacks. Had six tackles and two sacks in Giants 20-0 shutout of Philadelphia on 11/22...Started all 16 games in ’97 and finished season with 90 tackles and a career-high five interceptions...In his first year as a starter in ’96, placed fifth on team in tackles with 65...Ranked second on Giants in ’95 with 10 special teams tackles.



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