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Romel Andrews

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Romel Andrews
No. 76
Born: (1963-07-04) July 4, 1963 (age 61)
Ripley, Tennessee, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DE
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight230 lb (100 kg)
CollegeTennessee–Martin
High schoolRipley (TN)
Career history
As player
19861988Hamilton Tiger-Cats
19881989Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1990Washington Redskins*
19901995Hamilton Tiger-Cats
*Off-season and/or practice roster only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Tackles91
Quarterback sacks31
Fumbles recovered2

Romel Andrews (born July 4, 1963) is a former American football defensive end who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) 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

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Andrews played high school football for the Ripley High School Tigers. He also participated in track and field for the Tigers.[1]

College career

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Andrews played for the Tennessee Pacers from 1981 to 1985, earning All-Conference All-Star honors.[1]

Professional career

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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Andrews was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in August 1986 and released by the team in August 1988.[2]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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Andrews played for the Blue Bombers from 1988 to 1989.[2]

Washington Redskins

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Andrews signed with the Washington Redskins in March 1990. He was released by the Redskins during training camp.[2]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c d "Romel Andrews". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
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