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Ricky Easmon

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Ricky Easmon
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Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1963-04-03) April 3, 1963 (age 61)
Inverness, Florida
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:158 lb (72 kg)
Career information
High school:Dunnellon (FL)
College:Florida
Undrafted:1985
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:23
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Charles Richard Easmon (born July 3, 1963) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football at the University of Florida.

Early years

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Easmon attended Dunnellon High School, where he played quarterback. He was a part of two teams that won the Class 2A state championship. He received All-state honors as a senior.[1]

He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Florida, with the intention of being converted into a wide receiver or cornerback. He started at cornerback in his last 3 seasons. As a senior, he had 49 tackles and 4 interceptions (led the team).[2]

Professional career

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Easmon was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1985 NFL draft. He was waived on September 2.[3] He was re-signed on September 11.[4] He was released on November 9, to make room to activate safety Vince Albritton.[5]

On November 12, 1985, he was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to replace veteran Carl Howard.[6] He played on special teams and as a nickel back. In 1986, he was limited with a thigh injury. He was activated on December 20.

On September 7, 1987, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury.[7] He wasn't re-signed after the season.

Personal life

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His cousin Ernie Mills played wide receiver in the NFL and in the University of Florida.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Bucs' lean Easmon out to gain respect". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  2. ^ "Ex - Gator Easmon signs with Bucs". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  4. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  5. ^ "Cowboys waive Easmon". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  6. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  7. ^ "Busy Bucs Waive 15, Add Austin, Await Sileo". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  8. ^ "Ernie Mills Cherishes Hometown Roots". Retrieved January 12, 2019.