Jessie Armstead
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| Jessie Armstead | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | October 26, 1970 |
| Place of birth | Dallas, Texas |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| College | University of Miami |
| NFL Draft | 1993 / Round 8 / 207th Overall |
| Pro Bowls | 5 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1993-2001 2002-2003 |
New York Giants Washington Redskins |
Jessie Armstead (born October 26, 1970 in Dallas, Texas) is a former National Football League linebacker who played for eleven seasons with the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins between 1993 and 2003.
Armstead attended the University of Miami. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the 8th round of the 1993 NFL Draft.
Armstead was a five time Pro Bowler, elected between 1997 and 2001. Armstead had 752 career tackles with forty sacks and 12 interceptions for 175 yards. Following an eight-year career with the Giants, he was signed by the Washington Redskins, where he played for two additional seasons.
He signed with the Carolina Panthers for the 2004 season, but he retired that year following a pre-season injury.
