Mike Prior
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| Date of birth: | November 14, 1963 |
| Place of birth: |  Chicago Heights, Illinois |
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| Position(s): | Defensive back |
| College: | Illinois State |
| NFL Draft: | 1985 / Round: 7/ Pick 176 |
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| 1985 1987-1992 1993-1998 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Indianapolis Colts Green Bay Packers |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Michael Robert Prior (born November 14, 1963 in Chicago Heights, Illinois), is a former American professional football player who was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 7th round of the 1985 NFL Draft. A 6'0", 208-lb. defensive back from Illinois State University, Prior played in 13 NFL seasons from 1985 and 1987 to 1998 for the Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, and Green Bay Packers, recording 35 interceptions and 17 fumble recoveries.
Prior intercepted a pass for the Packers thrown by quarterback Drew Bledsoe of the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI.
Prior attended Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois where he played football under Coach Dave Mattio. His football career started when he played in the Catholic elementary school leagues for St. Kieran Parish in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
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