Thomas Rayam
American gridiron football player (born 1968)
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Thomas Leon Rayam (born January 3, 1968) is an American former professional football offensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the tenth round of the 1990 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and is remembered for blocking Penn State's last-second field-goal attempt in a 17–16 Alabama win in 1989.[2]
PositionsGuard
Defensive tackle
Defensive tackle
BornJanuary 3, 1968
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight297 lb (135 kg)
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| Positions | Guard Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born | January 3, 1968 Orlando, Florida, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 297 lb (135 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Orlando (FL) Jones | ||||
| College | Alabama | ||||
| NFL draft | 1990: 10th round, 270th overall pick | ||||
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His older brother Hardy Rayam played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish under coach Dan Devine.[3] Thomas' son T.J. Rayam also plays in the CFL.[4]
