Mel Tyrae Owens was born on December 7,1958 and is a former American football linebacker.
17 Facts About Mel Owens
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Mel Owens played college football at the University of Michigan from 1977 to 1980.
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Mel Owens was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft.
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Mel Owens played nine seasons as a linebacker in the National Football League, all with the Rams.
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Mel Owens played college football for Bo Schembechler's Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1977 to 1980.
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Mel Owens was selected as a first-team All-Big Ten Conference player in 1980.
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Mel Owens concluded his collegiate career with 125 tackles, 79 assists, and three interceptions.
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Mel Owens played in the 1978 and 1981 Rose Bowls and the 1979 Gator Bowl while at Michigan.
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Mel Owens graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.
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Mel Owens's reported time in the 40-yard dash was 4.65, and his bench press was 390 pounds.
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Mel Owens played mostly on special teams in 1981 and 1982.
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Mel Owens made his first start against the Los Angeles Raiders in the second-to-last game of the 1982 NFL season in which he recorded 10 tackles before leaving the game with a knee injury.
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In 1986, Mel Owens was an honorable mention All-Pro by the Associated Press as the Rams defense ranked in the NFL's top five for the second consecutive season.
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Mel Owens totaled 453 tackles with 26.5 sacks in his Ram career with four interceptions.
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Mel Owens was involved in several business ventures in Los Angeles, including a line of clothing called "Evolution Wear".
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Mel Owens later attended University of California, Hastings College of the Law and was admitted to the California bar in 2003.
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Mel Owens specializes in workers' compensation, sports law, sports injuries and disability benefits.