Ramondo Stallings facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | November 21, 1971 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 286 lb (130 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Ansonia (Ansonia, Connecticut) | ||||||||
| College: | San Diego State (1990–1993) | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1994 / Round: 7 / Pick: 195 | ||||||||
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Ramondo Antonio Stallings, born on November 21, 1971, is a former American football player. He was a defensive end, a position on the defense that tries to stop the other team. Stallings played for four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League (NFL). He was chosen by the Bengals in the 1994 NFL draft after playing college football at San Diego State University. He also played in other leagues like the Canadian Football League (CFL), the XFL, and the Arena Football League (AFL).
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Early Life and College Football Career
Ramondo Antonio Stallings was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He grew up and played high school football at Ansonia High School in Ansonia, Connecticut. In his final year of high school, he made 89 tackles. This impressive performance earned him "All-State" honors, meaning he was recognized as one of the best players in the state.
Playing for San Diego State Aztecs
Stallings played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs from 1990 to 1993. He was a "letterman" for all four years, which means he played in games and earned a varsity letter. For two of those years, he was a starter, meaning he was a regular player on the field from the beginning of games.
In 1990, as a freshman, he had 15 solo tackles and 12 assisted tackles. He also recorded two sacks, which is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. By his senior year in 1993, he had seven solo tackles and six assisted tackles. Overall in his college career, Stallings made 41 solo tackles, 44 assisted tackles, and six sacks.
Professional Football Journey
Ramondo Stallings began his professional career when the Cincinnati Bengals picked him in the 1994 NFL draft. He was the 195th player chosen overall, in the seventh round. He officially joined the team in June 1994.
Time with the Cincinnati Bengals
After signing with the Bengals, Stallings was first placed on the team's practice squad. Later in 1994, he was moved to the active roster and played in six games. He made one solo tackle that season.
In 1995, he played in 13 games and started two of them. He had 14 solo tackles, two assisted tackles, and one sack. He also recovered one fumble and forced another. A fumble is when a player drops the ball, and recovering it means getting it back for your team.
Stallings played in 13 games again in 1996, starting three times. He recorded 13 solo tackles, two assisted tackles, and two sacks. He also forced two fumbles. After the 1996 season, he became a free agent but re-signed with the Bengals in April 1997. He played in six games in 1997 before an injury ended his season early. He was released by the Bengals in October 1998.
Playing in Other Leagues
After his time in the NFL, Stallings explored other professional football leagues.
Canadian Football League (CFL)
In April 2000, Stallings signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played in three games for them, making two tackles and three sacks, before being released in September 2000.
Soon after, he joined another CFL team, the Edmonton Eskimos, in September 2000. He played in five games for the Eskimos that season, recording eight tackles and two sacks. He was released by the Eskimos in October 2000.
XFL and Arena Football League (AFL)
In 2001, Stallings played for the Los Angeles Xtreme in the XFL. He played in all ten games, starting one, and had 11 tackles and four sacks. The Xtreme had a great season, finishing with a 7–3 record. They went on to win the XFL championship, called the Million Dollar Game, beating the San Francisco Demons 38–6.
After the XFL season, Stallings signed with the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League (AFL) in April 2001. He played in one game before being placed on injured reserve in May 2001.
In December 2001, Stallings was the first player chosen in the 2002 AFL expansion draft by the Dallas Desperados. He signed with them in January 2002 but was waived by the team in April 2002.
Life After Football
After his professional football career, Ramondo Stallings has worked as a personal trainer. This means he helps people get fit and healthy.
