Aaron Pearson facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | August 22, 1964 Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 239 lb (108 kg) |
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| High school: | Gadsden |
| College: | Mississippi State |
| NFL Draft: | 1986 / Round: 11 / Pick: 285 |
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Aaron Dantianto Pearson, born on August 22, 1964, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker for three seasons. His team was the Kansas City Chiefs, part of the National Football League (NFL).
Aaron Pearson's Football Journey
Aaron Pearson grew up in Gadsden, Alabama. He went to Gadsden High School there. After high school, he started his college football journey. He first played at Itawamba Junior College. Later, he transferred to Mississippi State University.
College Highlights
While playing for Mississippi State, Aaron was a very good player. In 1984, he was named "Second-team All-SEC." This means he was one of the top players in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) that year. The SEC is a major college sports conference.
Joining the NFL
In 1986, Aaron Pearson took a big step. He was chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1986 NFL draft. The NFL draft is an event where professional football teams pick new players. These players usually come from colleges. Aaron was picked in the eleventh round of the draft.
Playing for the Chiefs
After being drafted, Aaron Pearson joined the Kansas City Chiefs. He played as a linebacker for them. A linebacker is a key defensive player in football. They help stop the other team from scoring. Aaron played for the Chiefs for three seasons, from 1986 to 1988.
