Melvin Tuten

Melvin Eugene Tuten, Jr. (born November 11, 1971) is a former American football offensive lineman and coach. He was most recently the offensive line coach for the Marion Blue Racers of the Continental Indoor Football League.^[1] He is also a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League, and Continental Indoor Football League.

Early life[]

He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington D.C. where he lettered in football and basketball.

College career[]

He played college football at Syracuse where he was a tight end and lettered 3 times. During his senior year, he played for the 1994-1995 Syracuse Basketball team, playing in 4 games as a forward. He scored a total of 7 points and had 1 rebound.^[2]

Professional career[]

Cincinnati Bengals[]

He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 1995 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he did see some action at tight end, where he caught 2 passes for 12 yards and 1 touchdown.^[3] Games Played 32 Starts 9

Denver Broncos[]

In 1999, he signed with the Denver Broncos after 2 years off. He was released Games Played 2 Starts 0

Carolina Panthers[]

In 2000, he signed with the Carolina Panthers. He recovered the only fumble of his career while starting at right tackle in 2002. He was placed on the IR in 2003 with a knee injury, effectively ending his NFL career. Games Played 32 Starts 8

Marion Blue Racers[]

After several injuries, and lack of talented linemen, Tuten suited up for the final 4 games for the Blue Racers, who play in the Continental Indoor Football League. He started both of the team's playoff games.,^[4] who finished the regular season 8-2 and lost the CIFL Championship Game to the Cincinnati Commandosa

Coaching career[]

He has helped out at Midwest Lineman Camp at Illinois Wesleyan^[5]

Marion Blue Racers[]

He was named the lineman coach for the Marion Blue Racers for the 2011 season, and will return again in 2012^[6]

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