1. Laken Tomlinson was born on February 9,1992 and is a Jamaican-American professional football guard for the Houston Texans of the National Football League.
16 Facts About Laken Tomlinson
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Laken Tomlinson played college football for the Duke Blue Devils.
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Laken Tomlinson was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft.
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Laken Tomlinson grew up in the Rogers Park neighborhood and attended Lane Technical College Prep High School, where he was a two-sport star in both football and track.
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Laken Tomlinson was an All-state selection as a senior by both the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association and Chicago Tribune.
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Laken Tomlinson was named the team MVP as a senior.
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Laken Tomlinson helped lead his high school team to the 2008 Chicago Public League football championship.
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Laken Tomlinson became a starter his freshman season and started 52 games during his collegiate career.
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Laken Tomlinson was named the men's ACC Athlete of the Year by winning the Anthony J McKevlin Award in 2015.
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Laken Tomlinson was drafted in the first round with the 28th overall pick by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL draft.
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Laken Tomlinson was the first Duke player to be selected in the first round of an NFL Draft since Mike Junkin in 1987.
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On May 2,2018, the 49ers declined the fifth year option on Laken Tomlinson's contract, making him a free agent in 2019.
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However on June 22,2018, Laken Tomlinson signed a three-year, $18 million extension with the 49ers with $10 million guaranteed.
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On March 17,2022, Laken Tomlinson signed a three-year contract with the New York Jets.
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On February 26,2024, Laken Tomlinson was released by the Jets.
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On March 18,2025, Laken Tomlinson signed with the Houston Texans.