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Tim Denton

Timothy Jerome Denton Sr. is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Galveston, Texas, and played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and Sam Houston State Bearkats. He played for the Washington Redskins in 1998 and 1999, and the San Diego Chargers in 2000.

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PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1973-02-02) February 2, 1973
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolBall (Galveston)
CollegeOklahoma
Sam Houston State
NFL draft1996: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles32
Passes defended4
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career AFL statistics
Tackles92
Interceptions5
Passes defended17
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Timothy Jerome Denton Sr. (born February 2, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Galveston, Texas, and played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and Sam Houston State Bearkats. He played for the Washington Redskins in 1998 and 1999, and the San Diego Chargers in 2000.1

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References

  1. "Tim Denton". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2023.