Mike Fox (American football)
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Position: | Defensive lineman | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Akron, Ohio, U.S. | August 5, 1967||||
Height: | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | ||||
Weight: | 285 lb (129 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | North (Akron, Ohio) | ||||
College: | West Virginia | ||||
NFL draft: | 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51 | ||||
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Michael James Fox (born August 5, 1967) is an American former professional
defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Giants in the second round (51st overall) of the 1990 NFL draft. He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers
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He also played for the Carolina Panthers.
College career
In 1989, Fox finished the year with 10 sacks while playing defensive tackle - making him the only player at the time to generate 10 sacks from any position other than defensive end or linebacker. Fox had three multi-sack games, including the
Professional career
Fox was selected in the second round (51st overall) of the 1990 NFL draft by the New York Giants.[3][4]
In 1995, Fox signed a five-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.[5]
In 1999, Fox was placed in the 1999 NFL expansion draft by the Panthers.[6] After not being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the expansion draft, he was cut by the Panthers.[7]
References
- ^ "1990 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.