Lamont Hollinquest
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Born: | Los Angeles, California | October 24, 1970
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Career information | |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
College | Southern California |
NFL draft | 1993 / Round: 8 / Pick: 212 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1993–1994 | Washington Redskins |
1996–1998 | Green Bay Packers |
Career stats | |
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Lamont Bertrell Hollinquest (born October 24, 1970, in Los Angeles, California) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at the University of Southern California.
Early years[]
Hollinquest attended Pius X High School in Downey, California.[1] After spending a year at a junior college to get his academics up,[2] he played college football at USC , Hollinquest started his career as a safety[3] but then moved to linebacker after an influx of recruits and transfers as a senior.[4] It is widely believed Hollinquest introduced USC QB Todd Marinovich to social drugs while they were roommates at USC.[5]
Professional career[]
Washington Redskins[]
Hollinquest was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the eighth round (212th pick overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft.[6] In his two years with Washington, Hollinquest recorded 22 tackles and an interception.[7] The Redskins waived him near the end of the 1994 season.
Cincinnati Bengals[]
Hollinquest was picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals in time for their December 21, 1994, game, but was inactive and was later cut before the 1995 season started.[8]
Green Bay Packers[]
Following a tryout, Hollinquest played for the Green Bay Packers starting in the 1996 season. He immediately made an impact on special teams, finishing the year with 15 tackles.[9] He was part of the Packers' Super Bowl XXXI championship team. Hollinquest continued to get more playing time throughout his career in Green Bay, with his tackles increasing each year.[10] The Packers did not re-sign Hollinquest after the 1998 season. After he was cut by the Chiefs, the Packers signed Hollinquest in August 1999 due to a lack of depth at linebacker and the retirement of Robert Brooks.[11] After the NFL suspended Hollinquest for the first four games of the season due to substance abuse problems,[12] the Packers cut Hollinquest on August 30, 1999.[13]
Kansas City Chiefs[]
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Hollinquest in March 1999.[14] He was waived before training camp began.
Post-career life[]
On February 8, 2013, Hollinquest was arrested in Maricopa County, Arizona for narcotic drug possession and use, possession and use of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended/revoked license.[15] He has three kids, Chaz, Courtney and Kohl.[16]
References[]
- ^ cmorrison. "Lamont Hollinquest Presents Golden Football to PMA". This is the home of pmawarriorsathletics.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ Sell, Dave; Sell, Dave (1994-11-01). "HOLLINQUEST FINDS A PLACE IN REDSKINS' YOUTH MOVEMENT". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ Shmelter, Richard J. (2014-04-23). The USC Trojans Football Encyclopedia. McFarland. ISBN 9781476615110.
- ^ CROWE, JERRY (1992-09-24). "COLLEGE FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : USC : Hollinquest Loses Out in the Shuffle". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ Cyphers, Luke (1998-01-25). "No Glory No Regret : DAILY REPORT : New York Daily News : Hollinquest Loses Out in the Shuffle". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2018-11-09.
- ^ "Lamont Hollinquest". football-players.pointafter.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "Lamont Hollinquest Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "Lamont Hollinquest profile, statistics and more". espn-ak.starwave.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "Hollinquest now backing his children". packerrats.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ Sports, Fox. "Lamont Hollinquest Stats - Season & Career Statistics". www.foxsports.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "Packers re-sign Hollinquest". Chippewa Herald. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "Packers' Linebacker Lamont Hollinquest Suspended for Four Games". article.wn.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ Sports, Fox. "Lamont Hollinquest Transactions: Signings, Trades & more". www.foxsports.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "Lamont Hollinquest, LB, Retired". Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "Maricopa Arrest Records". Retrieved 2018-11-09.
- ^ "Hollinquest A Packer Backer For Life". August 5, 2006. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- 1970 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Los Angeles
- American football linebackers
- USC Trojans football players
- Washington Redskins players
- Green Bay Packers players
- Sportspeople from Downey, California
- American football linebacker, 1970s birth stubs