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#51 Monte Coleman
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1979-94 |
| Attended the University of Central Arkansas… Drafted by Washington in the 11th round of the 1979 NFL draft… Finished his 16-year Redskins’ career with 1,006 tackles and 56.5 sacks (including playoffs)… His tenure with the Redskins (215 games) is tied for second with quarterback Sammy Baugh… Considered a driving force of the Washington defensive unit… Was a member of three Super Bowl Championship teams: 1982, 1987 and 1991… Considers his first Super Bowl Championship over the Miami Dolphins one of the most memorable moments of his career.
Didn’t play high school football until his senior year, played in one junior varsity game and sustained an elbow injury, thus ending his high school football career… Joined the University of Central Arkansas as a walk-on… At UCA, Coleman played alongside his older brother Sam who was the team’s quarterback.
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