Tyronne Drakeford

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Tyronne Drakeford
No. 22, 26, 33
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1971-06-21) June 21, 1971 (age 52)
Camden, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: North Central
(Kershaw, South Carolina)
College: Virginia Tech
NFL draft: 1994  / Round: 2 / Pick: 62
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:274
Interceptions:16
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Tyronne James Drakeford (born June 21, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, and Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and was selected in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft. [1]

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References

  1. "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.