Otis Leverette
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Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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Born: | Americus, Georgia, U.S. | May 31, 1978||||||
Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 278 lb (126 kg) | ||||||
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College: | UAB | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2001 / Round: 6 / Pick: 187 | ||||||
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Otis Catrell Leverette (born May 31, 1978) is a former
He continued to excel in athletics in high school and lettered in five sports throughout his high school career.[citation needed] He attended Middle Georgia Community College on a football scholarship and is a 2-time Junior College All- American. He continued his education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. There, he was named Defensive Captain in 2000, and graduated with a degree in Sociology.[citation needed] In 2001, Otis Leverette was drafted into the National Football League as a Defensive End for the Miami Dolphins.[1] Leverette embarked on an NFL career that allowed him to play for the Washington Redskins, the San Francisco 49ers, and the San Diego Chargers. In 2003, Otis Leverette was recognized by the Alabama House of Representatives for his career with the NFL as well as his accomplishments off the field.[citation needed]
Early life
Leverette attended Americus High School in Americus, Georgia and participated in football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and track and field. In football, he was a three-year letterman and as a senior, he was named the Regional Defensive Player of the Year.
Junior College career
Leverette attended Middle Georgia College and was a letterman in football. In football, he was a two-year starter and as a sophomore, he was a JUCO All-America selection.
References
- ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.