Andre President facts for kids
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Position: | Tight end |
Personal information | |
Born: | Temple, Texas, U.S. |
June 16, 1971
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Everman Joe C. Bean (Everman, Texas) |
College: | Lamar (CO) (1991–1992) Angelo State (1993–1994) |
Undrafted: | 1995 |
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Andre Nathaniel President was born on June 16, 1971. He is a former American football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). Andre President played for the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears. He also played college football before joining the NFL.
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Andre President's Early Life and College Football
Andre Nathaniel President was born in Temple, Texas. He grew up and went to high school in Everman, Texas. He attended Everman Joe C. Bean High School.
After high school, Andre played college football. From 1991 to 1992, he played for Lamar Community College. Then, he played for the Angelo State Rams in 1993 and 1994. He was a key player for his college teams.
Andre President's NFL Journey
After college, Andre President hoped to join the NFL. He was not chosen in the 1995 NFL Draft. This means no team picked him right away. However, he still got a chance to play.
Playing for the New England Patriots
On April 24, 1995, Andre President signed with the New England Patriots. He played in one game for the team. Later, he was released from the main roster. He then joined the Patriots' practice squad. This is a group of players who train with the team.
Time with the Chicago Bears
On October 19, 1995, the Chicago Bears signed Andre President. He joined their team from the Patriots' practice squad. He played in two games for the Bears during the 1995 season. He was released by the Bears in August 1996.
With the Philadelphia Eagles
Andre President signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on February 21, 1997. Unfortunately, he was injured before the season started. He spent the entire 1997 season recovering. He was released by the Eagles in March 1998.
Andre President played a short but memorable time in the NFL.