Place of birth Ripley, Tennessee Weight 230 lb (100 kg) Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | Position(s) DE CFL status International Name Romel Andrews | |
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Date of birth (1963-07-04) July 4, 1963 (age 52) College Tennessee–Martin Skyhawks football | ||
Romel Andrews (born July 4, 1963) is a former American football defensive end who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at the University of Tennessee at Martin ad attended Ripley High School in Ripley, Tennessee.
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Early years
Andrews played high school football for the Ripley High School Tigers. He also participated in track and field for the Tigers.
College career
Andrews played for the Tennessee Pacers from 1981 to 1985, earning All-Conference All-Star honors.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Andrews was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in August 1986 and released by the team in August 1988.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Andrews played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1988 to 1989.
Washington Redskins
Andrews signed with the Washington Redskins in March 1990. He was released by the Redskins during training camp.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Andrews was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in September 1990 and played for the team from 1990 to 1994. He became a free agent in February 1995.