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Linebacker | |
Personal information | |
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Date of birth: | July 1, 1974|
Place of birth: White Plains, New York | |
Career information | |
College: Duke | |
NFL Draft: 1996 / Round: 4 / Pick: 121 | |
Debuted in 1996 for the Philadelphia Eagles | |
Last played in 1998 for the Philadelphia Eagles | |
Career history | |
As a player
As an administrator
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Career highlights and awards | |
Tackles | 50 |
Sacks | 2.0 |
Interceptions | 1 |
Stats at NFL.com |
Harvey Ray Farmer (born July 1, 1974 in White Plains, New York) is a former professional American football player and current general manager of the Cleveland Browns.
Playing Career[]
Farmer played safety at Duke University from 1992 to 1996. He was all-ACC twice, and as a senior, he led the team in tackles (with 111) and played in two collegiate all-star games.[1] [2] After graduation with a degree in sociology, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 1996 draft, and played three seasons at linebacker.[3] His career was ended by a knee injury.[4]
Post-playing career[]
Farmer is currently the General Manager for the Cleveland Browns. Prior to his position with the Browns, he was Director of Pro Personnel for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2006-2012 and a scout for the Atlanta Falcons from 2002-2006.[4] Before working in the NFL, he was Academic Coordinator for Football at Duke University in 2001, and worked in TV and radio from 1998-2000.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ray Farmer Accepts Scouting Position With Atlanta Falcons". Duke Sports Information. http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=143516. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ↑ "Ray Farmer Stats". Sports Reference. http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ray-farmer-1.html. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ "Ray Farmer NFL Football Statistics". Pro Football Reference. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FarmRa20.htm. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Reed, Tom. "Ray Farmer relishes opportunity to make a difference with the Cleveland Browns". Cleveland.com. http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2013/10/ray_farmer_cleveland_browns_nfl_draft_2014.html. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
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