Tony Covington
American football player (born 1967)
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Anthony Lavonne Covington (born December 26, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers.
PositionSafety
BornDecember 26, 1967
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight192 lb (87 kg)
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| Position | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | December 26, 1967 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Parkland (Winston-Salem) | ||||||||
| College | Virginia | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1991: 4th round, 93rd overall pick | ||||||||
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Covington also played for the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Storm.
He currently works as the radio color commentator for University of Virginia football broadcasts.
