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| Cornerback | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: February 6, 1961 | |
| Place of birth: South Charleston, West Virginia | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Marshall | |
| NFL Draft: 1983 / Round: 7 / Pick: 186 | |
| Debuted in 1983 for the Minnesota Vikings | |
| Last played in 1994 for the New Orleans Saints | |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics as of 1994 | |
| Tackles | 799 |
| Interceptions | 31 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Carl Lee III (born February 6, 1961 in South Charleston, West Virginia) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He played college football at Marshall.
In 1995, he was inducted into the Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame for his collegiate career in baseball and track & field.[1]
Lee also played for the New Orleans Saints.
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Lee was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 11 years for the team from 1983 to 1993. During that time he started 144 of 169 games and had 779 tackles, 31 interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. He made the Pro Bowl in 1988, 1989, 1990.
In 1994 Lee joined the New Orleans Saints. In his only year with the team he started eight of 12 games, recording 28 tackles and two interceptions.
After the 1994 season Lee retired after 12 years in the NFL. He finished his career starting 152 of 181 games, recording 799 tackles, 31 interceptions, two touchdowns, and seven fumble recoveries.