263. Jessie Armstead
Jessie Armstead played for the University of Miami, where the Linebacker was a key force in the Hurricanes NCAA Championship in 1989 and 1991. A torn ACL saw Armstead tumble in the 1993 Draft, but the New York Giants took him in the 8th Round, and a couple of years later, he was a starter for the G-Men.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2009
- Position: Linebacker
- Games Played: 176
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Notable Statistics: 12 Interceptions
175 Interception Return Yards
2 Interception Return Touchdowns
13 Forced Fumbles
9 Fumble Recoveries
4 Fumble Recovery Yards
971 Combined Tackles
720 Solo Tackles*
220 Assisted Tackles*
66 Tackles for Loss**
97 Approximate Value
6 Playoff Games
1.5 Quarterback Sacks
24 Combined Tackles
17 Solo Tackles*
7 Assisted Tackles*
2 Tackles for Loss**
*Solo Tackles and Assisted Tackles were not statistics until the 1994 Season.
**Tackles for Loss was not a statistic until the 1999 Season. - Played For: New York Giants, Washington Redskins
- College: Miami (FL)
- Drafted: 8th Round, 207th Overall in 1993
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (None)
First Team All-Pro (1) (1997)
Second Team All-Pro (2) (1999 & 2000)
Pro Bowl (5) (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2001)
Most Tackles for Loss (1) (1999)
All-Rookie (1993) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Defensive Player of the Finishes:
3rd in 1997
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1997)
Top Ten Finishes: Solo Tackles (2) (1997 & 1999)
Top Ten Finishes: Combined Tackles (2) (1997 & 1999)
Top Ten Finishes: Tackles for Loss (1) (1999)
Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (1) (1998) -
Notable All Time Rankings: 56. Solo Tackles: 720
94. Combined Tackles: 967 - Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
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