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Plaxico Burress

By James Alder, About.com

Name:

Plaxico Burress

Uniform Number: 17

Position:

Wide Receiver

Current Team:

None

Other Teams:

New York Giants (2005-2008)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2000-2004)

Measurables:


Height: 6-5
Weight: 232
Birth Date: August 12, 1977
Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia

High School:

Green Run High School (Virginia Beach, Virginia)

College:

Michigan State

Drafted:

By the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round (No. 8 overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft.

Drafted Right After:

Thomas Jones, RB Virginia (Arizona Cardinals)

Drafted Right Before:

Brian Urlacher, LB New Mexico (Chicago Bears)

Awards:
Pro Bowls (none)

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