Rhondy Weston was born on June 7,1966 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
15 Facts About Rhondy Weston
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Rhondy Weston played college football at the University of Florida.
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Rhondy Weston attended Glades Central High School, where he played defensive tackle for the Glades Central Raiders.
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Rhondy Weston was a part of a defense that was third in the nation in pass defense, fourth in total defense and recorded back-back shutouts for the first time in school history since 1956.
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Rhondy Weston suffered injuries in the preseason that kept him from starting 2 of the season's first 5 games.
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Rhondy Weston returned against Mississippi State University, tallying 4 tackles, 2 passes defensed and his only career interception.
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Rhondy Weston finished the year with 49 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 5 passes defensed, one forced fumble, was a second-team All-SEC selection and an honorable-mention All-American.
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Rhondy Weston was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 1989 NFL draft.
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In 1989, Rhondy Weston was claimed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and eventually released on September 4.
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Rhondy Weston was promoted to the active roster during the regular season and played in twelve games, with two starts, at defensive end.
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Rhondy Weston had two quarterback sacks and a fumble recovery.
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On March 8,1990, Rhondy Weston signed with the Cleveland Browns as a free agent, but suffered a right knee injury and was placed on the injured reserve list on September 8.
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Rhondy Weston's mother died in a car accident when he was a junior in college.
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Rhondy Weston donated one of his kidneys to childhood friend Tommy Duhart, who had battled severe diabetes.
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Rhondy Weston later returned to Gainesville and completed his bachelor's degree in health and human performance, graduating from the University of Florida in 2010.