Tory Epps

Torrean "Tory" Douglas Epps (May 28, 1967 June 1, 2005[1]) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons, the Chicago Bears, and the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the Falcons in the eighth round of the 1990 NFL Draft.[2] He also played in the Arena Football League for the Tampa Bay Storm.[3] He played college football at Memphis State University. Epps died of a blood clot in 2005.[4]

Tory Epps
No. 74, 65, 79
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1967-05-28)May 28, 1967
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:June 1, 2005(2005-06-01) (aged 38)
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
College:Memphis State
NFL Draft:1990 / Round: 8 / Pick: 195
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:209
Sacks:5.5
Forced fumbles:1

References

  1. Former Tiger Tory Epps Passes :: Defensive star was 38 years old
  2. "1990 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  3. ArenaFan Online : Tory Epps
  4. Pastor, Frank. "Ex-Storm lineman Epps is dead at 38". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
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