Romel Andrews
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Born: | Ripley, Tennessee | July 4, 1963
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | DE |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
College | Tennessee–Martin |
High school | Ripley (TN) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1986–1988 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
1988–1989 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
1990 | Washington Redskins* |
1990–1995 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
*Off-season and/or practice roster only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
Tackles | 91 |
Quarterback sacks | 31 |
Fumbles recovered | 2 |
Romel Andrews (born July 4, 1963) is a former American football defensive end who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at the University of Tennessee at Martin and attended Ripley High School in Ripley, Tennessee.
Early years[]
Andrews played high school football for the Ripley High School Tigers. He also participated in track and field for the Tigers.[1]
College career[]
Andrews played for the Tennessee Pacers from 1981 to 1985, earning All-Conference All-Star honors.[1]
Professional career[]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats[]
Andrews was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in August 1986 and released by the team in August 1988.[2]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers[]
Andrews played for the Blue Bombers from 1988 to 1989.[2]
Washington Redskins[]
Andrews signed with the Washington Redskins in March 1990. He was released by the Redskins during training camp.[2]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats[]
Andrews was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in September 1990 and played for the team from 1990 to 1994. He became a free agent in February 1995.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "1986 JOGO CFL HAMILTON TIGER-CATS ROMEL ANDREWS RIPLEY, TN TENNESSEE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS". canadianfootballcards.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Romel Andrews". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
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- Living people
- 1963 births
- Players of American football from Tennessee
- American football defensive ends
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- African-American players of American football
- African-American players of Canadian football
- UT Martin Skyhawks football players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- People from Ripley, Tennessee
- 21st-century African-American people
- 20th-century African-American sportspeople