Steve Leonard DeOssie was born on November 22,1962 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker and long snapper in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New York Jets, and New England Patriots.
14 Facts About Steve DeOssie
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Steve DeOssie played college football for the Boston College Eagles.
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Steve DeOssie received All-state honors in football, baseball and basketball.
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Steve DeOssie accepted a football scholarship from Boston College, where he was a four-year starter at middle linebacker and the team's long snapper.
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Steve DeOssie earned All-East honors in his last two seasons, was a tri-captain, led the team in tackles in his last 3 years and finished with a school record with 447 career tackles.
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Steve DeOssie was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1984 NFL draft, after dropping because he was selected by the New Jersey Generals in the first round of the 1984 USFL Draft.
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Steve DeOssie's contributions came mainly on special teams as the unit long snapper and covering kickoffs.
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Steve DeOssie played in the short yardage and goal-line defenses.
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Steve DeOssie made his first two starts, when he was used at outside linebacker, finishing the season with 26 tackles.
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Steve DeOssie is considered to be one of the best special teams players in Cowboys history.
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Steve DeOssie played two seasons before being waived on August 25,1996.
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Steve DeOssie formerly hosted The New England Tailgate Show, which aired on NBC Sports Boston.
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Steve DeOssie used to work as the Patriots and NFL analyst for 93.7 WEEI Sports Radio in Boston and WHDH TV.
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Steve DeOssie is a partner in the Blackstone's Cigar Bar at the Twin River Casino.