Lawrence Phillips
American football player, 1995 NFL Draft
Born
1975
51 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Nebraska, achieving national prominence by winning two national championships in 1994 and 1995. Declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season and was selected by the St. Louis Rams as the sixth overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft. Played three seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Rams. Contributed to the team's offensive efforts during his tenure. Also played for the Miami Dolphins in 2000, although his career was thwarted by legal issues and off-field problems.
Contributed to Nebraska's national championships
Selected sixth overall in the 1996 NFL Draft
Played for St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins
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