Ethan Albright
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 Albright at the 2008 Pro Bowl |
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| Washington Redskins — No. 67 | |
| Long snapper | |
| Date of birth: May 1, 1971 | |
| Place of birth: Greensboro, North Carolina | |
| Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | Weight: 257 lb (117 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 1995 for the Miami Dolphins | |
| Career history | |
| College: North Carolina | |
| Undrafted in 1994 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Lawrence Ethan Albright (born May 1, 1971 in Greensboro, North Carolina) is an American football offensive tackle who currently plays for the Washington Redskins. He is nicknamed the "Red Snapper" in reference to his red hair and his specialization as a long snapper.
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[edit] Early years
Albright attended Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, and was a standout in football, basketball, and baseball.
[edit] College
Albright played tight end early in his career for the North Carolina Tar Heels but later switched to offensive tackle and was named First Team All-ACC at that position in 1993. Albright also handled the long snapping duties for the Tar Heels.
[edit] Professional career
Ethan Albright began as an undrafted free agent, but later signed with the Miami Dolphins. He has handled long snapping duties for all teams he has played for. In 2001, he signed with the Redskins. On March 3, 2005, he re-signed another contract.[1] On January 24, 2008, Albright was named to his first Pro Bowl in Hawaii. He wore the number 21, along with teammates Chris Cooley and Chris Samuels, in honor of their teammate Sean Taylor, who was killed during the 2007 season. Albright was resigned by the Redskins, keeping him away from the free agent market, on February 19, 2008.[2]
[edit] Madden NFL 07 Ranking
The 2007 edition of the Madden NFL game by EA Sports has Albright rated 53 out of 99, the lowest of all NFL players. This has become an internet phenomenon, after first being pointed out on the ESPN website.[3]. In reference to being the lowest-rated player in the game, the sports satire website the Phat Phree wrote an article that is a mock-response, addressed to John Madden. [4] He responded to being the lowest-rated player in 2007 by becoming a Pro Bowler in 2008 (as a long snapper).
[edit] References
- ^ Fitzgerald, Gary (March 3, 2005). It's a Snap: Redskins Re-sign Albright. Redskins.com. Retrieved on 2007-09-23.
- ^ Albright was resigned by the Redskins, keeping him away from the free agent market, on February 19, 2008. Redskins LS Albright headed to Pro Bowl. National Post. PA SportsTicker (January 24, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-01-24.
- ^ ESPN.com: Page 2 : Meet Madden's Mr. Irrelevant
- ^ the Phat Phree ~ Target.Observe.Ridicule
