Arik Armstead
American football defensive end, Super Bowl LIV champion
Born
November 15th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Oregon, where a strong performance led to selection in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Established as a prominent defensive end, contributed to the team's success over multiple seasons. Achieved a significant career milestone by competing in Super Bowl LIV, aiding the 49ers' defense during the championship game.
Selected in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft
Played in Super Bowl LIV with the San Francisco 49ers
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