Derek Wayne Tennell was born on February 12,1964 and is an American former professional football tight end in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Vikings.
10 Facts About Derek Tennell
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Derek Tennell accepted a football scholarship from UCLA and began his college career as a fullback.
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Derek Tennell was named the starter and was fourth on the team with 20 receptions for 167 yards.
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Derek Tennell finished his college career as a three-year starter with 64 receptions for 602 yards and 3 touchdowns.
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Derek Tennell was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 1987 NFL draft.
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Derek Tennell was signed to be a part of the Cleveland Browns replacement team.
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Derek Tennell ended up playing well in those games as the starter at tight end and was kept for the rest of the season.
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Derek Tennell was the backup to Ozzie Newsome and played mainly on special teams.
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Derek Tennell was later re-signed after the season opener and played in the NFC title game against the Washington Redskins.
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Derek Tennell was a part of the Super Bowl XXVII winning team.