Andre Maddox facts for kids
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| Born: | October 8, 1982 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Linebacker/S |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| College | North Carolina State |
| NFL draft | 2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 161 |
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| As player | |
| 2005, 2006* | New York Jets |
| 2007* | Minnesota Vikings |
| 2008 | Toronto Argonauts |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Andre Maddox, born on October 8, 1982, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a position in football where players try to stop the opposing team from scoring. Andre played for teams in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Andre Maddox's Football Journey
Starting His Professional Career
Andre Maddox was chosen by the New York Jets in the 2005 NFL Draft. This is a special event where professional football teams pick new players from colleges. He was the 161st player picked overall.
During his first year with the Jets, Andre had a knee injury. This injury meant he couldn't play for a while. After some time, he was released from the team. Later, he joined the Jets' practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but don't usually play in games.
Playing in Different Leagues
After his time with the Jets, Andre signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was then sent to play for the Rhein Fire in NFL Europa. This was a football league in Europe that helped players develop their skills.
In 2008, Andre Maddox joined the Toronto Argonauts. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is a major professional football league in Canada.
