Mondriel Fulcher facts for kids
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| Position: | Tight end |
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| Born: | October 15, 1976 Coffeyville, Kansas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
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| High school: | Field Kindley (Coffeyville) |
| College: | Miami (FL) (1995–1999) |
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 7 / Pick: 227 |
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Mondriel DeCarlos A. Fulcher (born October 15, 1976) is a former American football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). Mondriel spent three seasons with the Oakland Raiders. He was chosen by the Raiders in the 2000 NFL draft. Before that, he played college football at the University of Miami.
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Mondriel Fulcher's Early Life and College Football
Growing Up in Kansas
Mondriel DeCarlos A. Fulcher was born on October 15, 1976. His hometown is Coffeyville, Kansas. He went to Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville.
Playing for the Miami Hurricanes
After high school, Mondriel went to the University of Miami. He joined the Miami Hurricanes football team. In 1995, he took a "redshirt" year. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. It allowed him to gain experience without using up a year of his college playing eligibility.
From 1996 to 1999, Mondriel was a four-year "letterman." This means he played well enough to earn a special award, often a letter "M" for Miami, to wear on his jacket. As a tight end, he caught passes from the quarterback.
Here's how he did each year:
- In 1996, he caught 11 passes for 138 yards. He also scored two touchdowns.
- In 1997, he caught 5 passes for 87 yards.
- In 1998, he caught 17 passes for 289 yards. He scored one touchdown.
- In 1999, he caught 13 passes for 131 yards. He scored one touchdown.
Mondriel Fulcher's Professional Football Career
Joining the Oakland Raiders
In 2000, Mondriel Fulcher was ready for the National Football League (NFL). He entered the 2000 NFL draft. This is where NFL teams pick college players to join their teams. The Oakland Raiders chose him in the seventh round. He was the 227th player picked overall.
Mondriel officially signed his contract with the Raiders on July 11, 2000.
Playing in the NFL
Mondriel played for the Oakland Raiders for three seasons.
- 2000 Season: In his first year, he played in ten games. He made five solo tackles. A solo tackle is when one player brings down an opponent by themselves.
- 2001 Season: He played in 13 games and started one of them. He was targeted once on offense, meaning the quarterback threw the ball to him one time. He also made seven solo tackles and one assisted tackle. An assisted tackle is when two or more players help bring down an opponent. That season, the Raiders made it to the playoffs. Mondriel played in two playoff games. He had two solo tackles, one assisted tackle, and caused one fumble.
- 2002 Season: Mondriel played in two games this season. He was targeted once on offense and made one solo tackle. On September 26, 2002, he was placed on "injured reserve." This means he was hurt and could not play for the rest of the season.
- 2003 Season: On July 25, 2003, Mondriel was again placed on injured reserve. He spent the entire season unable to play due to injury.
In March 2004, Mondriel became a "free agent." This means his contract with the Raiders ended, and he was free to sign with any other team. He did not play in the NFL after that.
