Place of birth: Wichita, Kansas Name Lawrence Pete High school: Wichita (KS) South Role American football player | College: Nebraska Positions Tackle Tackles: | |
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Date of birth: (1966-01-18) January 18, 1966 (age 49) NFL draft: 1989 / Round: 5 / Pick: 115 Education University of Nebraska–Lincoln | ||
Lawrence Pete (born January 18, 1966) is a former American football nose tackle. He played five seasons in the NFL for the Detroit Lions who selected him with the 115th pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. He retired after the 1993 season and finished his career with 3.5 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 61 games played with 19 starts.
He attended Wichita South High School.
His nephews Arthur and Bryce Brown were amongst the best high school football prospects in the United States. Bryce Brown is currently a free agent. Arthur currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
Lawrence Pete played nose tackle for the University of Nebraska from 1986-88. Lawrence Pete retired (22 years) from banking as Sr. Vice President at Cornhusker Bank in Lincoln Nebraska in July 2016. Lawrence Pete was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame on September 9, 2011.