Durwood Roquemore was team captain his senior year and was named a first-team college All-American in both his junior and senior years.
14 Facts About Durwood Roquemore
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Durwood Roquemore was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 1982 NFL Draft.
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Durwood Roquemore played two seasons for the Chiefs as a defensive back and kickoff returner, competing in 24 games and starting 3 times.
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Durwood Roquemore had five interceptions that he returned for 134 yards and a touchdown.
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In 1985, Durwood Roquemore played in 18 games for the USFL's Houston Gamblers, intercepting 7 passes, which he returned for 107 yards.
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Durwood Roquemore finished the 1987 AFL season recording 35 tackles and two interceptions.
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Durwood Roquemore returned to the Arena Football League's Bruisers in 1988.
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In 1990, Durwood Roquemore played for the AFL's Albany Firebirds, recording 30 tackles and seven interceptions.
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For 6 seasons, starting in 1991, Durwood Roquemore played for the Orlando Predators.
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Durwood Roquemore recorded 24 interceptions between 1992 and 1994, including a league-leading 8 interceptions in 1994.
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Durwood Roquemore was the defensive coordinator for the AFL's Albany Firebirds in 1997 and the defensive coordinator for the Houston Thunderbirds in 1998 and 1999.
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In 1996, Durwood Roquemore was selected to the Arena Football League's Tenth Anniversary Team.
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Durwood Roquemore was then named the athletic director, head coach and dean of students at Cyber Charter High School in Sanford, Florida.
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Durwood Roquemore then moved to Atlanta, where, as of 2020, he was in business.