Jerald Sowell
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Jerald Sowell | |
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Date of birth | January 21, 1974 (age 33) |
Place of birth | Elyria, OH |
Position(s) | Fullback |
College | Tulane |
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Team(s) | |
1997-2005 2006-present |
New York Jets Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Jerald Monye Sowell (born January 21, 1974) is an American Football fullback. He played his college ball at Tulane.
[edit] College Years and Early NFL Career
He holds the record for the longest play in Tulane football history, breaking off a 98 yard run against defending national champions, the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was drafted with the 30th pick in the 7th round by the Green Bay Packers He never played with the Packers, however, as he was traded to the New York Jets in his rookie year. He never had a standout season as a Jet until the 2003 season, in which he had 47 catches. Sowell then had two more good seasons with the Jets as a receiver catching 45 and 28 passes respectively. Sowell was released by the Jets after the 2005 season. He now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.