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| Born: | January 13, 1966 Winter Park, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Winter Park (FL)[1] | ||||||||||
| College: | Florida State | ||||||||||
| Position: | Fullback / Linebacker | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1988 / Round: 9 / Pick: 237 | ||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
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| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |||||||||||
Paul J. McGowan (born January 13, 1966) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings 237th overall in the 1988 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.
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College career
McGowan played college football at Florida State University. As a senior in 1987 he was an All-American and won the Butkus Award given to the nation's best linebacker.[2]
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
McGowan was selected with the 237th overall pick during the 1988 NFL Draft.[3] The Vikings cut McGowan during training camp.
Cleveland Browns
In 1989, the Cleveland Browns signed McGowan, but he was released during the Browns preseason cuts.
Birmingham Fire
McGowan played for the Birmingham Fire of the World Football League during the 1991 and 1992 seasons.[4]
Orlando Predators
In 1993, McGowan played for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. McGowan was twice named to All-Arena Teams.[5]
References
- ^ Donovan, John (Dec 4, 1987). "McGowan FSU Ringleader (All-America linebacker headlines stingy defense)". Pensacola News Journal.
6-foot-1, 224-pound senior out of Winter Park High School
- ^ Cameron Martin (December 6, 2012). "Award Said He Was Best; N.F.L. Was Silent". www.nytimes.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Jerry Greene (May 30, 1992). "Mcgowan Has Found New Home In World". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ Jerry Greene (May 12, 1998). "Predators Announce Honors". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
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