Rhett Bomar

American football player, played for Giants

Rhett Bomar - American football player, played for Giants
Born

July 2nd, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Oklahoma, where earned the starting quarterback position. Drafted by the New York Giants in the 5th round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Played for the Giants as well as spent time with the practice squad of other NFL teams. Transitioned to the Canadian Football League, playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Concluded professional football career after brief tenures in various leagues.

Drafted by the New York Giants

Played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders

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