Paul McGowan (American football)

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Paul McGowan
Position:Fullback / Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1966-01-13) January 13, 1966 (age 56)
Winter Park, Florida
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College:Florida State
NFL Draft:1988 / Round: 9 / Pick: 237
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:97
Sacks:17.0
Rushing attempts:139
Rushing yards:555
Rushing TDs:11
Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com

Paul J. McGowan (born January 13, 1966) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings 237th overall in the 1988 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.

College career[]

McGowan played college football at Florida State University. As a senior in 1987 he was an All-American and won the Butkus Award given to the nation's best linebacker.[1]

Professional career[]

Minnesota Vikings[]

McGowan was selected with the 237th pick during the 1988 NFL Draft. The Vikings cut McGowan during training camp.

Cleveland Browns[]

In 1989, the Cleveland Browns signed McGowan, but he was released during the Browns preseason cuts.

Birmingham Fire[]

McGowan played for the Birmingham Fire of the World Football League during the 1991 and 1992 seasons.[2]

Orlando Predators[]

In 1993, McGowan played for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. McGowan was twice named to All-Arena Teams.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Cameron Martin (December 6, 2012). "Award Said He Was Best; N.F.L. Was Silent". www.nytimes.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  2. ^ Jerry Greene (May 30, 1992). "Mcgowan Has Found New Home In World". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  3. ^ Jerry Greene (May 12, 1998). "Predators Announce Honors". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 1, 2013.

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