Vernon Carey

American football player; Super Bowl champion

Vernon Carey - American football player; Super Bowl champion
Born

July 31st, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft, played as an offensive tackle. Contributed to the team's Super Bowl victory in 2007. Played college football at the University of Miami, where earned All-American honors and won the national championship in 2001. After a successful career with the Dolphins, transitioned to coaching, sharing knowledge of the game and mentoring future players.

Winning Super Bowl XLI with the Miami Dolphins

Earning All-American honors at the University of Miami

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