Paul McGowan (American football)
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Born: | Winter Park, Florida, U.S. | January 13, 1966||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Winter Park (FL)[1] | ||||||||||
College: | Florida State | ||||||||||
Position: | Fullback / Linebacker | ||||||||||
NFL draft: | 1988 / Round: 9 / Pick: 237 | ||||||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
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Paul J. McGowan (born January 13, 1966) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings 237th overall in the 1988 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.
College career[edit]
McGowan played college football at Florida State University. As a senior in 1987 he was an All-American and won the Butkus Award given to the nation's best linebacker.[2]
Professional career[edit]
Minnesota Vikings[edit]
McGowan was selected with the 237th overall pick during the 1988 NFL Draft.[3] The Vikings cut McGowan during training camp.
Cleveland Browns[edit]
In 1989, the Cleveland Browns signed McGowan, but he was released during the Browns preseason cuts.
Birmingham Fire[edit]
McGowan played for the Birmingham Fire of the World Football League during the 1991 and 1992 seasons.[4]
Orlando Predators[edit]
In 1993, McGowan played for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. McGowan was twice named to All-Arena Teams.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Donovan, John (Dec 4, 1987). "McGowan FSU Ringleader (All-America linebacker headlines stingy defense)". Pensacola News Journal.
6-foot-1, 224-pound senior out of Winter Park High School
- ^ Cameron Martin (December 6, 2012). "Award Said He Was Best; N.F.L. Was Silent". www.nytimes.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ Jerry Greene (May 30, 1992). "Mcgowan Has Found New Home In World". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ Jerry Greene (May 12, 1998). "Predators Announce Honors". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
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- 1966 births
- Living people
- American football linebackers
- Florida State Seminoles football players
- Birmingham Fire players
- Orlando Predators players
- Minnesota Vikings players
- Cleveland Browns players
- Sportspeople from Winter Park, Florida
- Players of American football from Orange County, Florida
- All-American college football players