Damien Covington
American football player (1972–2002)
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Damien Emere Covington (December 4, 1972 – November 29, 2002) was an American professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was a third round selection in the 1995 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills out of North Carolina State University.[1] He played for the Bills for three seasons (1995–1997). He was killed in an attempted robbery while at a friend's apartment.[2]
PositionLinebacker
BornDecember 4, 1972
Berlin Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Berlin Township, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedNovember 29, 2002 (aged 29)
Lindenwold, New Jersey, U.S.
Lindenwold, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | December 4, 1972 Berlin Township, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | November 29, 2002 (aged 29) Lindenwold, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Pine Hill (NJ) Overbrook | ||||||||
| College | NC State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1995: 3rd round, 5th overall pick | ||||||||
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Raised in Berlin Township, New Jersey, Covington attended Edgewood Regional High School for his first three years and then transferred to Overbrook High School in Pine Hill, New Jersey.[3][4]
