Rhett Bomar
American football player, played for Giants
Born
July 2nd, 1985
40 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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