Ricky Nattiel

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Ricky Nattiel
Date of birth January 25, 1966
Place of birth Flag of United States Gainesville, Florida
Position(s) Wide Receiver
College Florida
NFL Draft 1987 / Round 1/ Pick 27
Stats
Statistics
Team(s)
1987-1992 Denver Broncos

Ricky Rennard Nattiel (born January 25, 1966 in Gainesville, Florida) is an American former professional football player. A 5'9". 180-lb. wide receiver from the University of Florida, Nattiel was selected by the Denver Broncos in the 1st round (27th overall pick) of the 1987 NFL Draft.

Nattiel played in six NFL seasons from 1987-1992, all with the Broncos. One of his greatest highlights of his career was when he caught a 56 yard touchdown pass from quarterback John Elway in Super Bowl XXII versus the Washington Redskins.

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Nattiel and fellow wide receivers Vance Johnson and Mark Jackson all played together for the Broncos from 1987 to 1992 and were nicknamed "The Three Amigos."