Willie Lee Broughton was born on September 9,1964 and is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Raiders, and New Orleans Saints.
15 Facts About Willie Broughton
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Willie Broughton played college football at the University of Miami.
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Willie Broughton practiced track, where he was the conference's discus throw champion.
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Willie Broughton accepted a football scholarship from the University of Miami.
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Willie Broughton was selected by the Orlando Renegades in the 1985 USFL Territorial Draft.
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Willie Broughton was limited by a neck injury the rest of the season.
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Willie Broughton posted 34 tackles, one sack, one quarterback pressure and one fumble recovery.
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Willie Broughton started 14 out of 16 games, while registering 92 tackles, 3 sacks and 2 passes defensed.
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Willie Broughton suffered a lower back strain before the fifth game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was placed on the injured reserve list.
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Willie Broughton spent a year out of football rehabilitating his back, before being signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Raiders in 1992.
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Willie Broughton appeared in 16 games with 8 starts at left defensive tackle.
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Willie Broughton appeared in 15 games as a backup, making 4 tackles and one sack.
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Willie Broughton did not play in 1994, after being declared inactive in 9 games.
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Willie Broughton was limited with a right elbow injury that he suffered in a preseason drill.
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Willie Broughton had 31 tackles, 2 sacks and one pass defensed.