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Ricky Easmon

Charles Richard Easmon is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football for the Florida Gators.

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Ricky Easmon
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PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1963-04-03) April 3, 1963
Inverness, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight158 lb (72 kg)
Career information
High schoolDunnellon (FL)
CollegeFlorida
NFL draft1985: undrafted
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played23
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Charles Richard Easmon (born July 3, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football for the Florida Gators.

Early life

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

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

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

References

References

  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.