Elnardo Webster (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | December 23, 1969 Gorizia, Italy |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 243 lb (110 kg) |
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| High school: | Saint Peter's Prep (Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.) |
| College: | Rutgers |
| NFL Draft: | 1992 / Round: 9 / Pick: 235 |
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Elnardo Julian Webster II was born on December 23, 1969. He is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker for one season. His team was the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL).
The Steelers picked him in the ninth round of the 1992 NFL draft. Before playing professionally, he played college football at Rutgers University. He also went to St. Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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College Football Career
Playing for Rutgers
Elnardo Webster played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. He was a key player from 1988 to 1991. Playing for a college team for several years is called "lettering."
College Honors
Webster received special recognition for his skills. In 1990, he earned "honorable mention All-Big East" honors. This meant he was one of the best players in the Big East Conference. The next year, in 1991, he was named "first-team All-Big East." This showed he was considered one of the top players in the entire conference.
Professional Football Career
Joining the NFL Draft
The NFL draft is where professional teams choose new players from college. Elnardo Webster was picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992 NFL draft. He was the 235th player chosen overall.
Playing for the Steelers
Webster played in three games for the Steelers during the 1992 season. Unfortunately, he got a knee injury on September 22, 1992. Because of this injury, he was placed on "injured reserve." This means he could not play for the rest of the season. The Steelers released him from the team on August 24, 1993.
Life After Football
Education and Career
After his football career, Elnardo Webster focused on his education. He earned several degrees from Rutgers University and Rutgers Law School. He received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Then, he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA). He also got a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, which is a law degree. Today, he works as a lawyer in East Orange, New Jersey.
Family Connections
Elnardo Webster II comes from a family of athletes. His father is Elnardo Webster Sr.. His father was also a professional athlete, but he played basketball.
