Tyrone Braxton
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| Position: | James Madison Memorial (Madison, Wisconsin) | ||
| College: | North Dakota State | ||
| NFL draft: | 1987 / Round: 12 / Pick: 334 | ||
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Tyrone Scott Braxton (born December 17, 1964) is an American former professional
Early life and college
Braxton attended
NFL career
In 1990, Braxton had reconstructive knee surgery.[2] He was released after the 1993 season, after being blamed a "scapegoat" behind for a Broncos defense that struggled.[2] The team would finish last in total defense in 1994, the year he was away from the team. After a season as a backup safety with the Miami Dolphins, Braxton was re-signed by the Broncos prior to the 1995 season. In 1996, he was tied for the lead in interceptions with St. Louis Rams safety Keith Lyle with nine.[2] In Super Bowl XXXII, he recorded a key interception from Brett Favre that set up a Broncos touchdown.
Braxton finished his 13 NFL seasons with 36 interceptions, which he returned for 617 yards and four touchdowns. He also recorded three sacks and 10 fumble recoveries, which he returned for 106 yards.
Personal life
His brother was convicted in a drug charge and served one year in a Wisconsin state prison back in the 1980s.[3] A second brother served a 25-year prison sentence for armed robbery, while more of his friends were either arrested or died because of drug related issues, which inspired a career for Braxton in the youth ministry.
References
- ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Braxton Has Spent His Career Proving People Wrong". Wilmington Morning Star. Associated Press. January 2, 1997. p. 9. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
- ^ "Braxton Knows the Destruction of Drugs". Bangor Daily News. Associated Press. January 25, 1990. p. 28. Retrieved December 15, 2013.