Alfonzo Dennard

American football cornerback, Super Bowl champ

Alfonzo Dennard - American football cornerback, Super Bowl champ
Born

September 9th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Nebraska, where notable performances led to a selection in the 2012 NFL Draft. Played as a cornerback for the New England Patriots. During the 2014 season, contributed to the team's efforts in winning Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks.

Drafted by the New England Patriots in 2012

Won Super Bowl XLIX with the Patriots

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