Louis Cheek
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| Position | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | October 6, 1964 Galveston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 295 lb (134 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Fairfield (TX) | ||||||
| College | Texas A&M | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1988: 8th round, 220th overall pick | ||||||
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Louis Ray Cheek, Jr. (born October 6, 1964) is an American former professional football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Green Bay Packers. He played college football at Texas A&M University and was selected by the Dolphins in the eighth round of the 1988 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Cheek attended Fairfield High School. He lettered in football and track. He competed in rodeos until his sophomore season.
He accepted a football scholarship from Texas A&M University. He became a four-year starter at left tackle, while helping the team win three Southwest Conference championships (1985-1987).
Professional career
[edit | edit source]Miami Dolphins
[edit | edit source]Cheek was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 8th round (220th overall) of the 1988 NFL draft.[1] As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games as a backup left tackle.
In 1989, he appeared in 13 games with one start at right tackle in place of an injured Jon Giesler. In his only start, he faced future pro football hall of famer Bruce Smith and held him sackless.
Dallas Cowboys
[edit | edit source]On March 29, 1990, the Dallas Cowboys signed Cheek as a Plan B free agent. He appeared in 4 games as a backup offensive tackle. He was released on December 10.[2]
Philadelphia Eagles
[edit | edit source]On December 12, 1990, he was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.[3] He appeared in one game with one start.
Green Bay Packers
[edit | edit source]On March 29, 1991, he was signed as free agent by the Green Bay Packers.[4] August 28, he was placed on the injured reserve list.[5] On September 24, he was activated from the injured reserve list.[6] He appeared in 12 games with 9 starts at left tackle. On August 31, 1992, he was released.[7]
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