Ron Faurot
American football player (born 1962)
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Ronald Edward Faurot (born January 27, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for two seasons with the New York Jets in the National Football League (NFL).
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born | January 27, 1962 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 262 lb (119 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | L. D. Bell (Hurst, Texas) | ||||||
| College | Arkansas | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1984: 1st round, 15th overall pick | ||||||
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Faurot was born in Wichita, Kansas and graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas.[1] He then played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks,[2] where, as a senior, he was honored by United Press International as a first-team All-American.[3]
Faurot was selected by the Jets in the first round of the 1984 NFL draft with the 15th overall pick.[4] He appeared in 20 games for the Jets, over two seasons, recording two sacks.[1]
Faurot currently owns and manages Broncos Sports Bar and Grill in Hurst, Texas.
