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Lawyer Milloy

Milloy with the Seahawks in 2010
No. 36
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1973-11-14) November 14, 1973 (age 51) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lincoln (Tacoma, Washington)
College:	Washington (1992–1995)
NFL Draft:	1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36
Career history
New England Patriots (1996) Buffalo Bills (2003) Atlanta Falcons (2006) Seattle Seahawks (2009)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XXXVI) First-team All-Pro (1999) Second-team All-Pro (1998) 4× Pro Bowl (1998, 1999, 2001, 2002) PFWA All-Rookie Team (1996) New England Patriots All-1990s Team New England Patriots All-2000s Team Jack Tatum Trophy (1995) Unanimous All-American (1995) 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1994, 1995)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 1,439 Sacks: 21.0 Forced fumbles: 12 Fumble recoveries: 9 Interceptions: 25 Defensive touchdowns: 1
Player stats at PFR

Lawyer Marzell Milloy (born November 14, 1973) is a former American football player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. Milloy was known for his strong tackles and leadership on the field.

He played college football for the Washington Huskies. There, he was recognized as an unanimous All-American, meaning he was one of the best college players in the country. The New England Patriots drafted him in 1996. He also played for the Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, and Seattle Seahawks. Milloy was chosen for the Pro Bowl four times and helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XXXVI.

College Football Journey

Lawyer Milloy played college football for the Huskies at the University of Washington in Seattle. He played from 1993 to 1995. In 1994, he was the only sophomore in the Pacific-10 Conference to earn all-conference honors. He led his team in tackles with 106.

As a junior, Milloy again led the team in tackles with 115. He also forced three fumbles and made one interception. In 1995, he was named a first-team All-American. This honor showed he was one of the top college players. He also won the Jim Thorpe Award in 1995, given to the best defensive back in college football.

Milloy was also a talented baseball player. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians out of high school. He played baseball for three seasons at Washington. In 1994, his Huskies baseball team reached the NCAA regional finals.

Professional Football Career

Lawyer Milloy was a highly-rated player before the 1996 NFL draft. Experts thought he would be picked in the first or second round. The New England Patriots selected him in the second round as the 36th overall pick.

New England Patriots Years

Milloy joined the Patriots in 1996. He quickly showed his talent and became a starting strong safety. In his first season, he recorded 82 tackles and two interceptions. He also forced two fumbles and made one sack.

The Patriots had a great season in 1996, reaching Super Bowl XXXI. Milloy played in the Super Bowl, making eight tackles. Although the Patriots lost, it was a strong start to his career.

In 1997, Milloy continued to be a key player. He started all 16 games and made 112 tackles. He also had three interceptions. The Patriots made the playoffs again that year.

The 1998 season was a standout year for Milloy. He recorded 120 tackles and a career-high six interceptions. He even scored his first career touchdown by returning an interception. His excellent play earned him his first Pro Bowl selection.

Milloy continued his strong performance in 1999. He again made 120 tackles and four interceptions. He was selected for the Pro Bowl for the second time. Many considered him one of the best safeties in the league.

In 2000, Bill Belichick became the Patriots' new head coach. Milloy had worked with Belichick before and highly recommended him. Milloy signed a big contract, making him one of the highest-paid safeties. He continued to play well, with 117 tackles and two interceptions.

The 2001 season was historic for Milloy and the Patriots. He had 113 tackles and three sacks. He was selected for his third Pro Bowl. The Patriots made a deep playoff run. Milloy made a crucial interception in the AFC Championship Game to help secure the win.

On February 3, 2002, Milloy started in Super Bowl XXXVI. The Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams 20–17. Milloy earned his first and only Super Bowl ring. He was a key part of the Patriots' defense.

In 2002, Milloy was selected for his fourth and final Pro Bowl. He continued to be a strong presence on defense. He recorded 94 tackles that season.

Buffalo Bills Years

In 2003, Milloy joined the Buffalo Bills. His first game with the Bills was against his former team, the Patriots. He helped the Bills win that game. He started all 16 games and made 104 tackles. He also had three sacks and forced two fumbles.

In 2004, Milloy broke his forearm during a preseason game. He missed the first five games of the season. Despite the injury, he returned to play well. He recorded 61 tackles and four sacks in 11 games.

Milloy continued to be a starter for the Bills in 2005. He played in all 16 games. He recorded 106 tackles and one interception.

Atlanta Falcons Years

In 2006, Milloy signed with the Atlanta Falcons. He immediately became a starting strong safety. He played in all 16 games and recorded 98 tackles. He also had two sacks.

Milloy remained a starter for the Falcons in 2007 and 2008. He continued to be a consistent performer. In 2007, he had 90 tackles and two interceptions. In 2008, he recorded 93 tackles and one interception. The Falcons made the playoffs in 2008.

Seattle Seahawks Years

In 2009, Milloy joined the Seattle Seahawks. He played in all 16 games, mostly as a backup. He recorded 34 tackles.

In 2010, Milloy became a starting strong safety for the Seahawks. He had a strong season, recording 88 tackles and four sacks. His two sacks against the Chicago Bears earned him a spot in the "20/20 club" (20 sacks and 20 interceptions in a career).

The Seahawks won their division in 2010. They famously upset the New Orleans Saints in the Wildcard Game. Milloy played in both playoff games that year. He was not re-signed by the Seahawks for the 2011 season, ending his impressive 15-year career.

NFL Career Statistics

Regular season

Personal Life and Background

Lawyer Milloy was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up in Tacoma, Washington. He attended Lincoln High School in Tacoma. There, he was a talented athlete in football, baseball, and basketball.

In high school, he was a teammate of future NFL quarterback Jon Kitna. Milloy was named a high school All-American. He rushed for over 1,000 yards as a running back and had seven interceptions as a safety. He was considered the top high school football player in Washington state during his senior year.

Milloy is married to his college girlfriend, Claudine. She was also a successful athlete, an All-American in track at the University of Washington. Lawyer and Claudine live in Woodinville, Washington. They have four daughters: Amirah, Kiki, Tia, and Breya. Amirah and Kiki both played college softball, and Tia is committed to play softball at the University of Oklahoma.