Donnie Humphrey
| Born: | April 20, 1961 Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Died: | September 1, 2014 (aged 53) Yucca Valley, California |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | nose tackle, defensive end |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 282 lb (128 kg) |
| College | Auburn |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1984–1986 | Green Bay Packers |
Donnie Ray Humphrey (April 20, 1961 – September 1, 2014) was a former nose tackle and defensive end in the National Football League.
Biography[]
Humphrey was born Donnie Ray Humphrey on April 20, 1961 in Huntsville, Alabama.[1] He played high school football at J.O. Johnson High School in Huntsville, Alabama.[2] He is the father of WNBA player Tasha Humphrey.[3] He died on September 1, 2014 at his Yucca Valley, California home after an unspecified brief illness.[4]
Career[]
Humphrey was drafted in the third round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers and played with the team for three seasons. In college, he was an All-American defensive lineman at Auburn University, playing there from 1979-1983.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Donnie Humphrey Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "J.O. Johnson Jaguars". Alabama High School Football Historical Society. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ http://www.usabasketball.com/bios/humphrey_tasha.html
- ^ "Ex-Johnson High and Auburn football great Donnie Humphrey dies at 53". 3 September 2014.
Categories:
- 1961 births
- 2014 deaths
- Sportspeople from Huntsville, Alabama
- Players of American football from Alabama
- Green Bay Packers players
- American football defensive tackles
- American football defensive ends
- Auburn Tigers football players