Thomas Tapeh
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| Minnesota Vikings — No. 44 | |
| Fullback | |
| Date of birth: March 28, 1980 | |
| Place of birth: Monrovia, Liberia | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 243 lb (110 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2004 for the Philadelphia Eagles | |
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| College: Minnesota | |
| NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 5 / Pick: 162 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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Thomas Teah Tapeh (pronounced TUH-PEH) (born March 28, 1980 in Monrovia, Liberia) is an American football fullback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Minnesota.
[edit] Early years
Tapeh grew up playing soccer in Liberia before his family moved to the Twin Cities when he was nine years old. He attended Saint Paul Johnson High School.
[edit] Professional career
After spending his first four years with Philadelphia, Tapeh signed with Minnesota following the 2007 season.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Vikes woo Berrian, add FB Tapeh and S Williams, FOX Sports, 2008-02-29, <http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7855814/Vikes-woo-Berrian,-add-FB-Tapeh-and-S-Williams>. Retrieved on 1 March 2008
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