Bob Otto
American football player (born 1962)
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Robert E. Otto (born December 12, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers. He played college football for the Idaho State Bengals.
Sacramento, California, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born | December 16, 1962 Sacramento, California, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 251 lb (114 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Foothill (Sacramento) | ||||
| College | Idaho State | ||||
| NFL draft | 1985: 9th round, 248th overall pick | ||||
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Early life
Otto attended Foothill High School, where he played tight end. He accepted a football scholarship from Idaho State University, where he was converted into a defensive end. He started a few games as a sophomore. He became a regular starter as a junior.
He registered 45 tackles (6 for loss) as a senior. He finished his college career with 145 tackles (21 for loss).
Professional career
Otto was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the ninth round (248th overall) of the 1985 NFL draft.[1][2]
In 1986, he signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on September 1, 1986.[3] He was signed on September 23, to replace defensive end Jesse Baker.[4] He wasn't re-signed after the season.
On April 3, 1987, he signed as a free agent by the Seahawks.[5] He was placed on the injured reserve list on September 1, before being cut later in September.[6]
In September 1987, he signed as a free agent with the Houston Oilers. He was released on October 27.[7]