Damien Covington

Damien Emere Covington (December 4, 1972 – November 29, 2002) was a professional American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was a 3rd round selection (96th overall pick) in the 1995 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills out of North Carolina State University. He played for the Bills for three seasons (1995–1997). He was killed in an attempted robbery while at a friends apartment.

Damien Covington
No. 57
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1972-12-04)December 4, 1972
Berlin Township, New Jersey
Died:November 29, 2002(2002-11-29) (aged 29)
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:236 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Pine Hill (NJ) Overbrook
College:NC State
NFL Draft:1995 / Round: 3 / Pick: 5
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:87
Sacks:0.5
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com

He attended Overbrook High School in Pine Hill, New Jersey.[1]

References

  1. Damien Covington Archived 2010-02-18 at the Wayback Machine, Database Football. Accessed February 9, 2009.


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