Craig Terrill

American football defensive tackle

Craig Terrill - American football defensive tackle
Born

June 27th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A defensive tackle who played in the National Football League from 2004 to 2010. Primarily associated with the Seattle Seahawks, contributed to the team's 2005 NFC Championship and subsequent appearance in Super Bowl XL. Known for solid performance in both defensive and special teams roles throughout his career. Played college football at Purdue University, and after graduation joined the NFL as a seventh-round draft pick.

Played for Seattle Seahawks

Reached Super Bowl XL

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